Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-12700F
39.9Single-core69.9
42Multi-core50.4
48Gamingspec-based57.5
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+8). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K
- 81% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 27% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 180 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 42
- 500% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 56% higher L3 cache: 25 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 229 W+27% | 180 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 25 MB+56% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670Bottom 39% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 43% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300Bottom 34% | 1,898+46%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000Bottom 49% | 15,291+18%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 19,500Bottom 34% | 30,148+55%Top 40% |
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