Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel Core i9-10900K
69.9Single-core41.9
50.4Multi-core48.2
57.5Gamingspec-based54.6
12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+2). Intel Core i9-10900K 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
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 42
- 380% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 42% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,898 vs 1,340
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 76% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 39% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 180 W
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 180 W | 250 W+39% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+76% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+380% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 25 MB+25% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,730Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,400Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,898+42%Top 34% | 1,340Bottom 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,291Top 45% | 16,300+7%Top 39% |
| PassMark | 30,148+27%Top 40% | 23,700Bottom 43% |
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