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Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-4820K

Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-4820K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for $189.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 171 minutes ago

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Core i7-4820K

3.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4820K Logo
Intel Core i7 i7-4820K 3.70 GHz Processor - Socket FCLGA2011 - Quad-core (4 Core) - 10 MB Cache - 5 GT/s DMI

Buy for $199.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 170 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for $189.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 171 minutes ago

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Core i7-4820K

3.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4820K Logo
Intel Core i7 i7-4820K 3.70 GHz Processor - Socket FCLGA2011 - Quad-core (4 Core) - 10 MB Cache - 5 GT/s DMI

Buy for $199.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 170 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4820K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 2986 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4820K.

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 38% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-4820K - 255 vs 185 FPS
  • Up to 5% cheaper than Core i7-4820K - $189.99 vs $199.88
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-4820K - $0.75 vs $1.08 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-4820K - 125 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4820K - 20 vs 8 threads
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

255

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.75/FPS

100%

Price, $

$189.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for $189.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 171 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4820K Logo
Core i7-4820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


FPS

185

73%

Value, $/FPS

$1.08/FPS

69%

Price, $

$199.88

95%

Intel Core i7 i7-4820K 3.70 GHz Processor - Socket FCLGA2011 - Quad-core (4 Core) - 10 MB Cache - 5 GT/s DMI

Buy for $199.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 170 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-4820K Logo
Core i7-4820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i7-4820K Logo
Core i7-4820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


Single-Core

658

26%

Multi-Core

2440

18%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Core i7-12700KF

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Intel Core i7-4820K Logo

Core i7-4820K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 1st, 2013
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameIvy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores4
20
Threads8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
125 W
TDP130 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
36.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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$199.88

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$199.88

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$199.88

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$199.88

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$126.99

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