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Core i7-8086K vs Core i7-12700K

Core i7-8086K vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-8086K

4.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $283 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

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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 $224.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8086K

4.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $283 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

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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 $224.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8086K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1248 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8086K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Fortnite than Core i7-8086K - 241 vs 230 FPS
  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $224.95 vs $283.0
  • Up to 24% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-8086K - $0.93 vs $1.23 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8086K - 20 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Fortnite.
Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018


FPS

230

95%

Value, $/FPS

$1.23/FPS

75%

Price, $

$283

79%

Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $283 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

241

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.93/FPS

100%

Price, $

$224.95

100%

FPS and Value 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 $224.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018


Single-Core

1673

66%

Multi-Core

6973

50%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

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Intel Core i7-8086K

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Intel Core i7-12700K

Jun 5th, 2018Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7 40thCollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12
12Threads
20
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
40.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-8086K or Core i7-12700K

Fortnite, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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