Intel Core i5-12490F vs Intel Core i7-11700KF
62.7Single-core54.4
41.3Multi-core45.6
50.2Gamingspec-based47.4
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12490F6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-12490F scores 50 against 48.7 for Intel Core i7-11700KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-12490F edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12490F
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 54
- 88% higher L2 cache: 7.5 MB vs 4 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 41
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz
- 17% higher PassMark: 23,731 vs 20,315
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 7.5 MB+88% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+25% | 16 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 20,315Bottom 46% | 23,731+17%Top 48% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,687+10%Top 38% | 3,358Top 50% |
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