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Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K vs Intel Core i7-12700: Comparison
Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K and Intel Core i7-12700 separate most on l2 cache: Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K at 1.5 MB, Intel Core i7-12700 at 12 MB, 88% in favour of Intel Core i7-12700. L3 Cache splits them by another 64%, again favouring Intel Core i7-12700. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and memory channels.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core i5 | Core |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 8600K | i7-12700 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2022 |
| TDP | 95 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 1700 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Mature |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Performance Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 4 |
| SMT Enabled | false | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 2.1 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB-87% | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB-64% | 25 MB |
| Base Power | 95 W | 65 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 95 W | 180 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 or DDR4 |
| Max Memory Speed | 2666 MT/s | 4800 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16-20% | 20 |
| Launch MSRP | $257 | 339 |
| Retail Availability | Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core | Alder Lake |
Verdict
Intel Core i7-12700
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12700 is a mainstream desktop processor, a solid all-rounder for gaming and productivity builds.