Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-12700K
39.9Single-core69.4
42Multi-core61.5
48Gaming58.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+30) and Multi-core (+20). 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
- 21% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 190 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 40
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 48
- 500% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 77% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 19,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 229 W+21% | 190 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 25 MB+56% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,500 MHz+25% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670Top 55% | 2,500+50%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Top 49% | 14,300+66%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300Top 59% | 1,950+50%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000Top 43% | 22,400+72%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 19,500Top 51% | 34,500+77%Top 23% |
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