Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i9-9980HK on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 926 days newer than Core i9-9980HK.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980HK
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 45 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 6% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-9980HK - 298 vs 280 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9980HK - 20 vs 16 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-9980HK
Mobile • Apr 23rd, 2019
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9980HK | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 8 | Cores | 12 |
| 16 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
