Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel Core i7-12700K
69.9Single-core69.4
50.4Multi-core61.5
57.5Gamingspec-based58.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11). Intel Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 50
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 46% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 15,291
- 14% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 30,148
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 180 W | 190 W+6% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,500Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,300Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,898Top 34% | 1,950+3%Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,291Top 45% | 22,400+46%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 30,148Top 40% | 34,500+14%Top 34% |
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