Intel Core i7-12700F
The Core i7-12700F has 64% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
The Core i7-12700F has 60% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.
Summary
About the Intel Core i7-12700F CPU
The Intel Core i7-12700F is a 12-core (20-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022 with a suggested retail price of $324. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-S microarchitecture. The Core i7-12700F is compatible with Intel Socket 1700 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It is bundled a Laminar RM1 cooler.
Technical Specs
The Core i7-12700F operates at a 2.1 GHz clock frequency, and can boost to 4.9 GHz. Its multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking. It has 80 KB of L1 cache, 1.25 MB of L2 cache, and 25 MB of L3 cache. This processor supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory with a Dual-channel interface.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Core i7-12700F has the 35th highest 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 716 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 64.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 23,748 score and $324 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 73.3. This is the 18th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $324 |
| Production Status | Active |
| Shop | Check Price |
Benchmark Performance
The Core i7-12700F has 64% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
The Core i7-12700F is ranked 35th with a score of 23,748.
The Core i7-12700F has 60% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.
The Core i7-12700F is ranked 18th with a performance per dollar of 73.3.
Relative Performance
Core i7-12700F's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
| CPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Core i5-12600K | 25,017 | +5% |
| Core i7-12700K | 24,947 | +5% |
| Core i9-12900 | 24,314 | +2% |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | 23,854 | +0% |
| Core i5-13400F | 23,820 | +0% |
| Core i7-12700F | 23,748 | |
| Ryzen 7 5800X | 23,703.5 | -0% |
| Core i5-13400 | 23,120 | -3% |
| Ryzen 9 5900X | 21,043.5 | -11% |
| Ryzen 9 3950X | 21,016 | -12% |
Relative Value For Money
Core i7-12700F's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your moeny.
| CPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 7600X | 86.06 | +17% |
| Ryzen 7 7700X | 78.86 | +8% |
| Core i7-12700 | 77.43 | +6% |
| Core i7-13700K | 76.32 | +4% |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 73.38 | +0% |
| Core i7-12700F | 73.3 | |
| Core i7-13700 | 69.98 | -5% |
| Ryzen 7 5700X | 66.92 | -9% |
| Ryzen 5 5600X | 65.72 | -10% |
| Ryzen 9 7900 | 61.36 | -16% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the Core i7-12700F's average performance scores across industry-standard CPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark 11 Performance Physics | 23,748 |
| 3DMark Time Spy CPU | 11,521 |
| Cinebench R15 Multi-Core | 2,610 |
| Cinebench R15 Single-Core | 271 |
| Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core | 11,590 |
| Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core | 2,373 |
| CPU Mark Multi-Thread | 30,638 |
| CPU Mark Single-Thread | 3,874 |
Technical Specs
Manufacturing Details
Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Foundry | Intel |
| Process Size | 10 nm |
Architecture
CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Core i7 |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake-S |
| Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC Memory | No |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Cores | 12 |
| Threads | 20 |
| Performance Cores (P-cores) | 8 |
| Efficient Cores (E-cores) | 4 |
| Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4.9 GHz |
| P-core Clock | 2.1 GHz |
| P-core Turbo Clock | 4.9 GHz |
| E-core Clock Speed | 1600.0 MHz |
| E-core Turbo Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 21.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | No |
Cache
CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| E-core L1 Cache | 96 KB |
| E-core L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Compatibility & Power Consumption
Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Power Limit 1 (PL1) | 65 W |
| Power Limit 2 (PL2) | 180 W |
| TJ Max | 100 °C |
Graphics, Features, & Extensions
Additional CPU features like its bundled cooler, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bundled Cooler | Laminar RM1 |
| Extensions / Technologies | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.