Intel Core i7-12700 vs Intel Core i7-12700F

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Intel Core i7-12700 or Intel Core i7-12700 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-12700 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700F features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700 Name Intel Core i7-12700F
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.9 GHz
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.6 GHz
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.1 GHz
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
8x Golden Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.6 GHz
20 Threads 20
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-12700F does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
11 Generation --
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
180 W TDP (PL2) 180 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
339 $ Release price 314 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
25.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
31146
31146
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
31146
31146

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
21568
21568
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
21568
21568

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
12448
12448
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
12448
12448

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11650
11650
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11650
11650

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2497
2497
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2497
2497

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1862
1862
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1862
1862

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1712
1712
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1712
1712

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
284
284
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
284
284

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