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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.

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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

Buy for $236 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73851 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for $248.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73851 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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

Buy for $236 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73851 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for $248.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73851 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-10700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K

  • Up to 5% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - $236.0 vs $248.99
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 2% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i7-10700K - 273 vs 268 FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Dishonored 2.
Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

268

98.16849816849816%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$236

100%

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

Buy for $236 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73851 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

273

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$248.99

94%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for $248.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73851 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

72.22692633361558%

Multi-Core

8142

70.63416326884705%

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

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Intel Core i7-10700K

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Intel 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

Builds Using Core i7-10700K or Core i7-12700F

Dishonored 2, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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