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MSRP $409
Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i5-8259U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1309 days newer than Core i5-8259U.
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 36% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i5-8259U - 99 vs 73 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8259U - 20 vs 8 threads
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.97/FPS
100%
Price, $
$195
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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Updated 7020 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i5-8259U
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-8259U | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Iris Pro Plus | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i5-8259U or Core i7-12700K
With selected game settings
39 FPS
$51.28/FPS
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Core i7-12700K
32 GB, 2 TB HDD
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Core i7-12700K
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$80.38/FPS
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Core i7-12700K
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Core i7-12700K
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