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Core i7-12700F vs Core i7-10700KF

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

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 105 minutes ago

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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 $209.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 105 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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

Buy for $249.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 105 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
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 $209.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 105 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 i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 7% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-10700KF - 386 vs 360 FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • Up to 16% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - $209.65 vs $249.99
  • Up to 11% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-12700F - $0.58 vs $0.65 per FPS
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

386

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.65/FPS

89%

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 105 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

360

93%

Value, $/FPS

$0.58/FPS

100%

Price, $

$209.65

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 $209.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 105 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

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Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1700

71%

Multi-Core

8083

70%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Intel Core i7-12700F

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Intel Core i7-10700KF

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores8
20
Threads16
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
21.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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

Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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