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Intel 7th Gen Intel Core i5 7600K vs Intel Core i7-12700F: Comparison
Intel 7th Gen Intel Core i5 7600K and Intel Core i7-12700F separate most on l2 cache: Intel 7th Gen Intel Core i5 7600K at 1 MB, Intel Core i7-12700F at 12 MB, 92% in favour of Intel Core i7-12700F. L3 Cache splits them by another 76%, again favouring Intel Core i7-12700F. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and memory channels.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core i | Core |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 7600K | i7-12700F |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2022 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA 1700 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Mature |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Performance Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 4 |
| SMT Enabled | false | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.8 | 2.1 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | false |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB-92% | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB-76% | 25 MB |
| Base Power | 91 W | 65 W |
| Bundled Cooler | None | Intel Laminar RM1 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 or DDR4 |
| Max Memory Speed | 2400 | 4800 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 64 | 128 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16-20% | 20 |
| Launch MSRP | 242 | 314 |
| Retail Availability | Discontinued | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake, 7th Gen Intel Core | Alder Lake |
| Cores | 4 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 20 |
Verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12700F is a graphics-less desktop chip, a good value pick for builds already using a discrete GPU.