Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9700K: Comparison
Intel Core i7-12700F and Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9700K separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i7-12700F at 12 MB, Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9700K at 2 MB, 83% in favour of Intel Core i7-12700F. L3 Cache splits them by another 52%, again favouring Intel Core i7-12700F. They match on 7 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and performance cores.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core | Core i |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | i7-12700F | 9700K |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2018 |
| TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
| iGPU | None | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA1151 |
| Socket Status | Mature | End of Life |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 | 0 |
| SMT Enabled | true | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | false | true |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 2 MB-83% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB | 12 MB-52% |
| Base Power | 65 W | 95 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 180 | 95 |
| Bundled Cooler | Intel Laminar RM1 | None |
| Memory Type | DDR5 or DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 | 2666 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 | 128 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | Yes |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 16-20% |
| Launch MSRP | 314 | 374 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Discontinued |
| Cores | 12 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 8 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Coffee Lake Refresh, 9th Gen Intel Core |
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.