Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i7-12700K
24.4Single-core69.4
23.3Multi-core61.5
23.8Gaming58.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K19 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+45) and Multi-core (+38). Intel Core i5-4690K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4690K
- 30% lower Base TDP: 88 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 24
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 24
- 1100% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
- 505% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 3,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 88 W+30% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 190 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 20+400% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5 GHz+28% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 12 MB+1100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 25 MB+317% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,500 MHz+25% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,160Top 88% | 2,500+116%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,000Top 93% | 14,300+377%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,020Top 86% | 1,950+91%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,700Top 93% | 22,400+505%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 6,100Top 90% | 34,500+466%Top 23% |
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