Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i7-12700K
47.9Single-core69.4
46.8Multi-core61.5
47.4Gaming58.1
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+22) and Multi-core (+15). 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
- 32% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 190 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 47
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 47
- 200% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 56% higher L3 cache: 25 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+32% | 190 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 25 MB+56% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,500 MHz+15% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 46% | 2,500+39%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600Top 42% | 14,300+49%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550Top 42% | 1,950+26%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000Top 36% | 22,400+49%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 24,700Top 39% | 34,500+40%Top 23% |
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