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Core i7-10700KF vs Core i7-12700F

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

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $208.99 on Amazon

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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 $249.99 on Amazon

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Updated 10457 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $208.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10457 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 $249.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10457 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-10700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-10700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-10700KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • Up to 16% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - $208.99 vs $249.99
  • Up to 2% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-12700F - $2.55 vs $2.6 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 17% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-10700KF - 96 vs 82 FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

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Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

82

85%

Value, $/FPS

$2.55/FPS

100%

Price, $

$208.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $208.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10457 minutes ago

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Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

96

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.6/FPS

98%

Price, $

$249.99

83%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for $249.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10457 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

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Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1700

71%

Multi-Core

8083

70%

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Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

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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
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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

Cyberpunk 2077, 1920 x 1080, RT Overdrive

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