Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i7-8700K
69.4Single-core37.3
61.5Multi-core34.7
58.1Gaming38.5
18 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+32) and Multi-core (+27). Intel Core i7-8700K 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 i7-12700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 39
- 700% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 148% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 13,900
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 190 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+67% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+6% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+700% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 25 MB+108% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz+25% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,500+60%Top 25% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,300+110%Top 23% | 6,800Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950+54%Top 20% | 1,270Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,400+143%Top 18% | 9,200Top 61% |
| PassMark | 34,500+148%Top 23% | 13,900Top 68% |
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