Core i7-12700K against Core i7-12700KF
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Core i7-12700K and Core i7-12700KF are level on gaming.
- Core i7-12700K and Core i7-12700KF are level on multi-core.
- Core i7-12700K and Core i7-12700KF are level on single-core.
- The Core i7-12700KF typically costs $20 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i7-12700KF is the better buy: 32.5 points per $100 against 29.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Core i7-12700K | Core i7-12700KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 68 | 68 | level |
| Gaming | 66 | 66 | level |
| Multi-core | 57 | 57 | level |
| Single-core | 80 | 80 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 29.7 | 32.5 | 9%right |
| Typical price | $229 | $209 | $20right |
| Cores | 12 | 12 | level |
| Threads | 20 | 20 | level |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 190 W | 190 W | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core i7-12700K | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Alder Lake |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 20 | 12 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 125 / 190 W | 125 / 190 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $229 | $209 |