Processors comparison
Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-12700
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the LGA 1700 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Core i7-12700 is rated at 65 W TDP against 125 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Core i7-12700K | Core i7-12700 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Alder Lake |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Max boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 125 W | 65 W |
| Cooler in the box | Unknown | Unknown |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | Yes |
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