The Core i7-12700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $114.26 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Up to 41% cheaper – $164.71 vs $278.97
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, $
$278.97
59%
Value, $/FPS
$1.34/FPS
64%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
91%
Min 1% FPS
126
92%
Price, $
$164.71
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-8700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
57%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$349.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
