Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-8700K

Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-8700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 239.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 308 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 239.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 308 minutes ago

vs

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1491 days newer than Core i7-8700K.

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 10% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-8700K - 396 vs 361 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700K - 20 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Core i7-8700K

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Calculator background
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

396

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.61/FPS

100%

Price, €

€239.81

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 239.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 308 minutes ago

Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

361

91%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2536

100%

Multi-Core

13687

100%

Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1611

64%

Multi-Core

6515

48%

Core i7-12700KF

vs

Core i7-8700K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores6
20
Threads12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i7-12700KF or Core i7-8700K

With selected game settings

Copyright © 2025 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.