Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 1309 days newer than Core i5-8259U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8259U
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 19% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i5-8259U - 242 vs 204 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8259U - 20 vs 8 threads
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
242
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
100%
Price, $
$183.49
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 142 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8259U | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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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 | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |