i7-13700KF vs i9-12900KS

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900KS
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 150 Watt
27.66
Core i7-13700KF
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.28
+5.9%

Core i7-13700KF outperforms Core i9-12900KS by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking177149
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data68.46
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency17.4510.95
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date5 April 2022 (2 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache80K (per core)768 KB
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache30 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-12900KS 27.66
i7-13700KF 29.28
+5.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-12900KS 43936
i7-13700KF 46510
+5.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-12900KS 2706
i7-13700KF 2906
+7.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-12900KS 16154
i7-13700KF 17614
+9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.66 29.28
Recency 5 April 2022 27 September 2022
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 125 Watt

i7-13700KF has a 5.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, and 20% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-13700KF.


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