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Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i7-11700K

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K is 18% faster on the performance index.

The gap is decisive — these are different classes.

Intel Core i7-12700K leads on 5 parameters, Intel Core i7-11700K on 0.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    124
    104

  • Cores and threads

    12/20
    8/16

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    125 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1200 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    25 MB
    16 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-12700KIntel Core i7-11700K

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-12700KSide BIntel Core i7-11700K
Performance index124better104
Cores / threads12/20better8/16
Base clock3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock5.0 GHz5.0 GHz
L3 cache25 MBbetter16 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W125 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1200
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 14 nm
ReleasedQ4 2021Q1 2021

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