Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1403 days newer than Core i7-8700.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 51% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-8700 - 305 vs 202 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700 - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Single-Core
1513
59.7787435796128%
Multi-Core
5905
43.12107492332408%
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |