Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i7-12700KF: comparison

Comparison of Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Core i7-12700KF: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

Both processors match on: core count (12), thread count (20), maximum clock (5 GHz), L3 cache (25 MB), maximum memory size (128 GB), memory channels (2), PCIe version (5).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterIntel Core i7-12700KIntel Core i7-12700KF
Cores / threads 12 / 20 12 / 20
Max boost clock 5 GHz 5 GHz
L3 cache 25 MB 25 MB
Process Intel 7 Intel 7
Integrated graphics UHD-графика Intel 770 —

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter Intel Core i7-12700K Intel Core i7-12700KF
General
Model i7-12700K i7-12700KF
Codename Alder Lake Alder Lake
Segment Desktop Desktop
Product line Процессоры Intel Core i7 12-го поколения Процессоры Intel Core i7 12-го поколения
Process Intel 7 Intel 7
Launch date Q4 2021 Q4 2021
Status Launched Launched
Embedded options available No No
Use conditions PC/Client/Tablet, Workstation PC/Client/Tablet
CPU
Cores 12 12
Threads 20 20
Multithreading (SMT/HT) Yes Yes
Performance cores 8 8
Efficient cores 4 4
Max boost clock 5 GHz 5 GHz
P-core base clock 3.6 GHz 3.6 GHz
P-core max turbo 4.9 GHz 4.9 GHz
E-core base clock 2.7 GHz 2.7 GHz
E-core max turbo 3.8 GHz 3.8 GHz
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency 5 GHz 5 GHz
L2 cache 12 MB 12 MB
L3 cache 25 MB 25 MB
Processor base power 125 W 125 W
Maximum turbo power 190 W 190 W
Turbo Boost Yes (2) Yes (2)
64-bit support Yes Yes
Instruction set width 64 bit 64 bit
Instruction set extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Memory
Max memory size 128 GB 128 GB
Memory types DDR5, DDR4 DDR5, DDR4
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
ECC memory supported Yes —
Graphics
Integrated graphics UHD-графика Intel 770 —
Has integrated graphics Yes —
Graphics base frequency 300 MHz —
Graphics max frequency 1.5 GHz —
Graphics units 32 —
Max displays 4 —
Max resolution (DP) 7680x4320@60Hz —
Max resolution (HDMI) 4096x2160@60Hz —
Max resolution (eDP) 5120x3200@120Hz —
DirectX 12 —
OpenGL 4.5 —
OpenCL 3 —
Graphics device ID 0x4680 —
Quick Sync Video Yes —
Clear Video HD Yes —
Graphics output eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1 —
Multi-format codec engines 2 —
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 5 5
PCI Express lanes 20 20
PCI Express configurations Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
Scalability 1S Only 1S Only
DMI revision 4 4
DMI lanes 8 8
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FCLGA1700 FCLGA1700
Max CPU configuration 1 1
Package size 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
TJUNCTION 100 °C 100 °C
Thermal solution specification PCG 2020A PCG 2020A
Security and virtualization
Virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) Yes Yes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Yes
Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Yes
AES-NI Yes Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes —
Secure Key Yes Yes
Intel OS Guard Yes Yes
Intel Boot Guard Yes Yes
Mode-based Execute Control Yes Yes
Control-Flow Enforcement Technology Yes Yes
Total Memory Encryption Yes —
Total Memory Encryption Multi-Key Yes —
Threat Detection Technology Yes —
Stable IT Platform Program Yes —
vPro Eligibility Intel vPro Enterprise —
Active Management Technology Yes —
Standard Manageability Yes Yes
One-Click Recovery Yes —
Hardware Shield Eligibility Yes —
Virtualization with Redirect Protection Yes —
Technologies
Enhanced SpeedStep Yes Yes
Idle States Yes Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Yes
Deep Learning Boost Yes Yes
Volume Management Device Yes Yes
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Yes Yes
Thread Director Yes Yes
Speed Shift Technology Yes Yes
Optane Memory Supported Yes Yes
Gaussian & Neural Accelerator Yes (3) Yes (3)

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