Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 2984 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 82% better in F1 23 than Core i7-4960X - 301 vs 165 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4960X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
301
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.99/FPS
100%
Price, €
€298
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-4960X |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |