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Processor

Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i7-9700K

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

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Verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K is 46% faster on the performance index.

The gap is decisive — these are different classes.

Intel Core i7-12700K leads on 5 parameters, Intel Core i7-9700K on 0.

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

Key differences

Intel Core i7-12700K

Strengths

  • Platform freshness
  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance

Trade-offs

  • level

Intel Core i7-9700K

Strengths

  • level

Trade-offs

  • Platform freshness
  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    124
    78

  • Cores and threads

    12/20
    8/8

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    95 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1151 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    25 MB
    12 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-12700KIntel Core i7-9700K

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-12700KSide BIntel Core i7-9700K
Performance index124better78
Cores / threads12/20better8/8
Base clock3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock5.0 GHzbetter4.9 GHz
L3 cache25 MBbetter12 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W95 Wbetter
SocketLGA1700LGA1151
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 14 nm
ReleasedQ4 2021Q4 2018

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