Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
69.4Single-core88.7
61.5Multi-core81.6
58.1Gamingspec-based64.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20) and single-core (+19). Intel Core i7-12700K 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
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 19% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 159 W
- 11% higher threads: 20 vs 18
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 62
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 150% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 190 W+19% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 18+50% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 20+11% | 18 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 30 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,500Top 39% | 3,182+27%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,300Top 36% | 20,692+45%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950Top 28% | 2,261+16%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,400Top 26% | 30,867+38%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 51,560+49%Top 16% |
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