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Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-12700F

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

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $224.99 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 $248.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73870 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $224.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73870 minutes ago

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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 $248.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73870 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-12700F on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 61 days older than the more expensive Core i7-12700F.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-12700F - 143 vs 137 FPS
  • Up to 10% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - $224.99 vs $248.99
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Mirage.
Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

143

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$224.99

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $224.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73870 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

137

95.8041958041958%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$248.99

90%

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

Buy for $248.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73870 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

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Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

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Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

93.3227973133149%

Multi-Core

11527

84.17555133635169%

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Intel Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i7-12700F

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores12
20Threads20
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.1 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier21.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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

Assassin's Creed Mirage, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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