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Core i7-12700F vs Core i7-10700K

Core i7-12700F vs Core i7-10700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel Core i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 291.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 422 minutes ago

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Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,1 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 434.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 423 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel Core i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 291.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 422 minutes ago

vs

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,1 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 434.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 423 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700F is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700K.

Advantages of Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-10700K - 179 vs 169 FPS
  • Up to 33% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - €291.80 vs €434.94
  • Up to 37% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-10700K - €1.63 vs €2.57 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 65 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i7-10700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

179

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.63/FPS

100%

Price, €

€291.8

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 291.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 422 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

169

94%

Value, €/FPS

€2.57/FPS

63%

Price, €

€434.94

67%

Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,1 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 434.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 423 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2402

100%

Multi-Core

11831

100%

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1724

72%

Multi-Core

8166

69%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Core i7-12700F

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Intel Core i7-10700K Logo

Core i7-10700K

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores8
20
Threads16
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
21.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockable
Yes

PCs Using Core i7-12700F or Core i7-10700K

With selected game settings

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