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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i3-1215U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 111 days older than Core i3-1215U.
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 4% better in Fortnite than Core i3-1215U - 241 vs 232 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-1215U - 20 vs 8 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
241
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
Price, $
$207
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-1215U
Mobile • Feb 23rd, 2022
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-1215U | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1744 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
| 1.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 12.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| UHD Graphics 64EU | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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