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Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11700KF vs Intel Core i7-12700: Comparison
Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11700KF and Intel Core i7-12700 separate most on l2 cache: Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11700KF at 4 MB, Intel Core i7-12700 at 12 MB, 67% in favour of Intel Core i7-12700. L3 Cache splits them by another 36%, again favouring Intel Core i7-12700. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and memory channels.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core i7 | Core |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 11700KF | i7-12700 |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2022 |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| 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 | 3.6 GHz | 2.1 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 4.9 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB-67% | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB-36% | 25 MB |
| Base Power | 125 W | 65 W |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 or DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | Yes |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
| Launch MSRP | $374 | 339 |
| Retail Availability | Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake, 11th 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.
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