Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i9-12900K
Compare specifications, catalog tier, and the lowest-priced compatible motherboard recorded by GixCore.
Verdict from catalog tier data Intel Core i9-12900K is classified one tier above Intel Core i7-12700K (Enthusiast vs High End).
| Specification | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest compatible board | $110 · ASRock B760M Pro RS | $110 · ASRock B760M Pro RS |
| Catalog tier | High End | Enthusiast |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | — |
| Cache Memory | 25 MB | 30 MB |
| Chipset | Intel 600 Series, 700 Series | — |
| Core Frequency | 3.6 GHZ | 2.4 GHZ |
| ECC Support | No | Yes |
| Generation | 12 | — |
| Number Of Cores | 12 | 16 |
| Number Of Threads | 20 | 24 |
| Ram Speed | 4800 MT/s | 4800 MHz |
| TDP | 125 W | 241 W |
| Turbo Frequency | 5 GHZ | 5.2 GHZ |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Hyper Threading | Yes | Yes |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Processor Generation | 12 | 12 |
| Ram | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Turbo Boost | Yes | Yes |
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