Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-8559U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1309 days newer than Core i7-8559U.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 33% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-8559U - 188 vs 141 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8559U - 20 vs 8 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-8559U
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-8559U |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1356 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Iris Pro Plus |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
