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Intel Core i7-12700E vs Intel Core i7-12700KF: Comparison
Intel Core i7-12700E and Intel Core i7-12700KF separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core i7-12700E at 22 MB, Intel Core i7-12700KF at 25 MB, 12% in favour of Intel Core i7-12700KF. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, release year and socket.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | None |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB-12% | 25 MB |
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Alder Lake |
Verdict
Intel Core i7-12700E
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12700E is an embedded/IoT desktop variant built for long-lifecycle commercial and industrial systems.
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.




