Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i3-12300

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Intel Core i7-11700K or Intel Core i7-11700K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-11700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-11700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-12300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-11700K Name Intel Core i3-12300
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
11 Generation 12
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-11700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-12300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12300 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
16 Threads 8
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-11700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-11700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-12300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
32 Execution units 24
12 Generation 12
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 60 W
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-11700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-12300 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Rocket Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
14 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
374 $ Release price 143 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-11700K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
24332
24332
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
14876
14876

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
10765
10765
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
7834
7834

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
10731
10731
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
8288
8288

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2235
2235
Intel Core i7-11700K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2213
2213

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1794
1794
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1739
1739