| Spec | Core i7-12700K | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 12 | 18+33% |
| Threads | 20+11% | 18 |
| P-Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| E-Cores | 4 | 12+67% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+10% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 25 MB | |
| 30 MB+17% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+60% |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+33% |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+17% |
| PCIe Version | 5 | 5 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 125W | 125W |
| Max Turbo Power | 190W | 159W+19% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG) |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $409 | $199+106% |
| Release Date | 2021-11-01 | 2026-03-26 |
