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Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-12700F

Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-12700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 178.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for 280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 178.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for 280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 3725 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - €178.74 vs €280.0
  • Up to 15% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-12700F - €1.9 vs €2.24 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 33% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-2700K - 125 vs 94 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 20 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

94

75%

Value, €/FPS

€1.9/FPS

100%

Price, €

€178.74

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 178.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

125

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.24/FPS

84%

Price, €

€280

63%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for 280 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

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Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

28%

Multi-Core

2264

19%

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

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Intel Core i7-2700K

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Intel Core i7-12700F

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
8Threads
20
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.1 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier21.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-2700K or Core i7-12700F

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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