The Core i7-12700K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700KF, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $38.93 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 17% cheaper – $187.95 vs $226.88
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-12700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
$226.88
82%
Value, $/FPS
$1.07/FPS
83%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
99%
Price, $
$187.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-12700KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-12700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-12700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 12 | Cores | 12 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 25 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
