| Spec | Core i7-12700KF | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 12 | 24+50% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+17% |
| P-Cores | 8 | 8 |
| E-Cores | 4 | 16+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+5% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 25 MB | 36 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 40 MB+70% |
| 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+24% | 250W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG) |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $384 | $299+28% |
| Release Date | 2021-11-01 | 2026-03-26 |