Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i9-8950HK on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1312 days newer than Core i9-8950HK.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 7% better in Fortnite than Core i9-8950HK - 241 vs 225 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-8950HK - 20 vs 12 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-8950HK
Mobile • Apr 2nd, 2018
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-8950HK | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
