The Core i3-1215U is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-1215U
- Consumes up to 88% less energy – 15 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Core i3-1215U vs Core i7-12700KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
215
93%
Min 1% FPS
147
94%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
230
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-1215U vs Core i7-12700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-1215U vs Core i7-12700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
10 MB
40%
Base Frequency
1.2 GHz
33%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-1215U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $384.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1744 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake-U | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
15 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
| 1.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 10 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 64EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
