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Intel Core i7-12700KF vs Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900F: Comparison
Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900F separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i7-12700KF at 12 MB, Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900F at 2.5 MB, 79% in favour of Intel Core i7-12700KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 20%, again favouring Intel Core i7-12700KF. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and memory channels.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core | Core i9 |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | i7-12700KF | 10900F |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Comet Lake |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2020 |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1200 |
| Socket Status | Mature | End of Life |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| SMT Enabled | true | Yes |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.6 | 2.8 GHz |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.0 | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 2.5 MB-79% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB | 20 MB-20% |
| Base Power | 125 W | 65 W |
| Memory Type | DDR5 or DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 16-20% |
| Launch MSRP | 384 | $439 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Retail |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core |
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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