Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Celeron 7305L

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Intel Core i7-12700K or Intel Core i7-12700K – 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 i7-12700K features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Celeron 7305L features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 7305L, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Celeron 7000
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i7-12700K Name Intel Celeron 7305L
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700K has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Celeron 7305L has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.0 GHz.
2.7 GHz B-Core Frequency 0.9 GHz
5.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Golden Cove Cores A 1x Golden Cove
12 CPU Cores 5
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.6 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.0 GHz
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
20 Threads 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, 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 Celeron 7305L has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 7305L uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
32 Execution units 48
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2020
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU)
256 Shaders 384
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
11 Generation 12
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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 76.8 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 64.0 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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 28 W
190 W TDP (PL2) 55 W
None TDP down 12 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron 7305L is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
BX8071512700K Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2021 Release date Q3/2022
409 $ Release price 107 $
12.0 MB L2-Cache 3.2 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
25.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake U