Intel Core i7-12700KF vs Intel Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i7-12700KF or Intel Core i7-12700KF – 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 i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700K features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
12 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700KF Name Intel Core i7-12700K
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700KF 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 Core i7-12700K has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
20 Threads 20
2.7 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.7 GHz
12 CPU Cores 12
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Golden Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.6 GHz
5.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
3.8 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700KF does not have integrated 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.
-- Shaders 256
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 32
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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.
190 W TDP (PL2) 190 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700KF 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 Core i7-12700K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
384 $ Release price 409 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
25.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number BX8071512700K
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
12.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
34688
34688
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
34688
34688

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
22812
22812
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
22812
22812

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
15450
15450
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
15450
15450

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
14992
14992
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
14992
14992

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
14129
14129
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
14129
14129

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
8750
8750
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
8750
8750

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
7822
7822
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
7761
7761

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
3327
3327
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
3327
3327

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
2528
2528
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
2528
2528

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
1939
1939
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
1939
1939

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
1872
1872
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
1872
1872

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
757
757
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
757
757

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
319
319
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
319
319

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
286
286
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
286
286