Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i7-12700F
47.9Single-core69.9
46.8Multi-core50.4
47.4Gamingspec-based57.5
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+22) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 39% higher Max turbo power: 251 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 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 47
- 200% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 56% higher L3 cache: 25 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $399
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+39% | 180 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 25 MB+56% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Bottom 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600Bottom 50% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550Bottom 48% | 1,898+22%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000Top 46% | 15,291+2%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 24,700Bottom 45% | 30,148+22%Top 40% |
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