Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 1573 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 4% better in Fortnite than Core i7-8700K - 238 vs 229 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-12700 - £208.88 vs £250.97
- Up to 13% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-12700 - £0.91 vs £1.05 per FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
238
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.05/FPS
86%
Price, £
£250.97
83%
FPS Winner
Buy for £250.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18111 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
229
96%
Value, £/FPS
£0.91/FPS
100%
Price, £
£208.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £208.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18111 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700 | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |