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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-2860QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3714 days newer than Core i7-2860QM.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2860QM

  • Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 45 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 41% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-2860QM - 255 vs 181 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2860QM - 20 vs 8 threads
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Core i7-2860QM

Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

181

71%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

255

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.84/FPS

100%

Price, €

€469

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Core i7-2860QM

Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2860QM Logo
Core i7-2860QM

Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

560

22%

Multi-Core

1670

12%

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

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Intel Core i7-2860QM

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Intel Core i7-12700K

Sep 4th, 2011Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket G2 (988B)SocketIntel Socket 1700
Mobile
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
8Threads
20
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
45 W
TDP125 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
25.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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