CPU comparison

Intel Core i7-12700 vs Intel Core i9-12900

Compare specifications, catalog tier, and the lowest-priced compatible motherboard recorded by GixCore.

Verdict from catalog tier data Intel Core i9-12900 is classified one tier above Intel Core i7-12700 (Enthusiast vs High End).

Intel Core i7-12700 and Intel Core i9-12900 specification comparison
SpecificationIntel Core i7-12700Intel Core i9-12900
Cheapest compatible board$110 · ASRock B760M Pro RS$110 · ASRock B760M Pro RS
Catalog tierHigh EndEnthusiast
Cache Memory25 MB30 MB
Core Frequency1.6 GHZ1.8 GHZ
Number Of Cores1216
Number Of Threads2024
TDP180 W202 W
Turbo Frequency4.9 GHZ5.1 GHZ
BrandIntelIntel
ECC SupportYesYes
Hyper ThreadingYesYes
Max Memory Size128 GB128 GB
Processor Generation1212
RamDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Ram Speed4800 MHz4800 MHz
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Turbo BoostYesYes

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