| Spec | Core i7-12700KF | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Threads | 20+150% | 8 |
| P-Cores | 8 | N/A |
| E-Cores | 4 | N/A |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+11% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+14% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 25 MB+213% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+1100% | 1 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Kaby Lake |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 5+67% | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 125W | 91W+37% |
| Max Turbo Power | 190W | 91W+109% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $384 | $339+13% |
| Release Date | 2021-11-01 | 2017-01-03 |
