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Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-12700F

Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-12700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for $247.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for $235.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for $247.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for $235.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700F is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700K.

Advantages of Core i7-10700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 17% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-10700K - 229 vs 195 FPS
  • Up to 4% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - $235.99 vs $247.01
  • Up to 19% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i7-10700K - $1.03 vs $1.27 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

195

85%

Value, $/FPS

$1.27/FPS

81%

Price, $

$247.01

95%

Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for $247.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

229

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.03/FPS

100%

Price, $

$235.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2.1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for $235.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

72%

Multi-Core

8142

71%

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo

Core i7-10700K

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Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Core i7-12700F

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
12
16Threads
20
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.1 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier21.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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$247.01

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$247.01

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$497

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$144.57

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$129.99

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$899.99

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$129

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$247.01

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Core i9-12900KF

$269.95

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Core i7-10700K

$247.01

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Core i5-12600K

$172.97

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Core i7-10700K

$247.01

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Core i7-14700KF

$319.97

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$247.01

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Core i7-13700K

$309

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Core i7-10700K

$247.01

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
Ryzen 7 5700

$127

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Core i7-10700K

$247.01

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Core i9-14900KF

$417.42

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Core i7-10700K

$247.01

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Core i5-12400

$133.45

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$247.01

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$93.99

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$744.99

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$235.99

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$202.99

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$235.99

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Ryzen 5 5600X

$118

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$235.99

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Ryzen 7 5700X

$148

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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Ryzen 5 5500

$83.45

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

$235.99

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Ryzen 7 7700X

$282.51

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

$235.99

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Ryzen 5 7600

$185

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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Ryzen 7 5800X

$179

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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Core i7-14700K

$332.51

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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Core i7-12700K

$207.14

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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Ryzen 5 5600

$117

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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Ryzen 9 7900X

$378.98

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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Ryzen 9 5950X

$343.99

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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Core i9-12900K

$283.49

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

$288.86

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

$235.99

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

$497

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

$235.99

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

$331.99

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

$235.99

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Ryzen 7 5700G

$172

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

$235.99

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Core i5-12600KF

$144.57

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

$235.99

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

$129.99

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

$235.99

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Core i5-13400F

$899.99

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

$235.99

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

$129

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

$235.99

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Core i9-12900KF

$269.95

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

$235.99

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

$172.97

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

$235.99

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Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

$319.97

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

$235.99

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Core i7-13700K

$309

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

$235.99

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Ryzen 7 5700

$127

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

$235.99

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Core i9-14900KF

$417.42

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Core i7-12700F

$235.99

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$133.45

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