The Core i7-12700K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-11700F and it's also a better value for money, as it's $43.85 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 19% cheaper – $190.38 vs $234.23
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-11700F
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-11700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€190.38
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.9/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
95%
Min 1% FPS
133
96%
Price, €
€234.23
81%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
78%
Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-11700F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-11700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-11700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
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%
Core i7-11700F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
67%
L3 Cache
16 MB
64%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $298.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
