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Intel Core i7-12700KF vs Intel Core i7-14700KF: Comparison

Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Core i7-14700KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i7-12700KF at 12 MB, Intel Core i7-14700KF at 28 MB, 57% in favour of Intel Core i7-14700KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 24%, again favouring Intel Core i7-14700KF. They match on 18 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and igpu.

Intel Core i7-12700KF
IntelIntel Core i7-12700KF
Intel Core i7-14700KF
IntelIntel Core i7-14700KF

Specs

Specification
Intel Core i7-12700KF
Intel Core i7-12700KF
Intel Core i7-14700KF
Intel Core i7-14700KF
Product LineCoreCore i
Form FactorDesktopDesktop
Model Numberi7-12700KF14700KF
CodenameAlder LakeRaptor Lake Refresh
Release Year20222023
TDP125 W125 W
iGPUNoneNone
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
SocketLGA 1700LGA 1700
Socket StatusMatureEnd of Life
Process Node10 nm10 nm
Performance Cores88
Efficiency Cores412
SMT Enabledtruetrue
P-Core Base Clock3.63.4
P-Core Boost Clock5.05.5
E-Core Base Clock2.72.5
E-Core Boost Clock3.84.3
Unlocked Multipliertruetrue
L2 Cache12 MB-57%28 MB
L3 Cache25 MB-24%33 MB
Base Power125 W125 W
Max Turbo Power190253
Memory TypeDDR5 or DDR4DDR5 or DDR4
Max Memory Speed48005600
Memory Channels22
Max Memory Capacity128192
Integrated GraphicsNoNo
Copilot Plus Certifiedfalsefalse
PCIe GenerationPCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes2020
Launch MSRP384384
Retail AvailabilityBoxed RetailBoxed Retail
Cores1220
Threads2028
ArchitectureAlder LakeRaptor Lake Refresh

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.

Intel Core i7-14700KF

8.7 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is an unlocked flagship desktop chip, a top pick for enthusiasts who want to overclock.

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