Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-2960XM 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 i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 10% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-2960XM - 172 vs 157 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2960XM - 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 55 vs 125 Watts
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-2960XM |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket G2 (988B) |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 55 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |