Intel Core i7-10700 vs Intel Core i7-12700K
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i7-10700 and the Intel Core i7-12700K. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 125W |
| Cores | 8 | 12 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 25 MB |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Comet Lake | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Winner: Intel Core i7-12700K — driven by Cores (12), Boost Clock (5 GHz), L3 Cache (25 MB)
Intel Core i7-10700
3
performance points
Intel Core i7-12700K
9
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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