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Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-12700KF: Comparison
Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700K and Intel Core i7-12700KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700K at 2 MB, Intel Core i7-12700KF at 12 MB, 83% in favour of Intel Core i7-12700KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 36%, again favouring Intel Core i7-12700KF. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and market segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core i7 | Core |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 10700K | i7-12700KF |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2022 |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | None |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1200 | LGA 1700 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Mature |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| SMT Enabled | Yes | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.6 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.0 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB-83% | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB-36% | 25 MB |
| Base Power | 125 W | 125 W |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 or DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16-20% | 20 |
| Launch MSRP | $374 | 384 |
| Retail Availability | Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core | Alder Lake |
Verdict
Intel Core i7-12700KF
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12700KF is an unlocked, GPU-less chip aimed at enthusiasts already running a discrete graphics card.
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