Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i7-12700KF
69.6Single-core73.4
63.1Multi-core61.1
58.1Gamingspec-based58.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-12700K scores 63.8 against 64.1 for Intel Core i7-12700KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-12700KF edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 70
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 190 W | 190 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,580Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,200Top 26% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,895Top 35% | 1,964+4%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,565Top 30% | 22,839+1%Top 29% |
| PassMark | 34,235+1%Top 30% | 33,900Top 30% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,002+1%Top 31% | 3,979Top 31% |
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