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Intel Core i7-12700K vs Core i7 8700K

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Combined Speed (all threads combined)

Core i7-12700K 72 GT/s
Core i7 8700K 44.4 GT/s
Difference: 27.6 (62%)

Core Speed

Core i7 8700K 3.7 GHz
Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz
Difference: 0.1 (3%)

Threads

Core i7-12700K 20
Core i7 8700K 12
Difference: 8 (67%)

TDP

Core i7-12700K 125 Watts
Core i7 8700K 65 Watts
Difference: 60 (92%)

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Model Core i7-12700K Core i7 8700K
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Architecture Alder Lake Coffee Lake
Core Speed 3.6 GHz 3.7 GHz
Hyperthreading Yes Yes
Cores / Modules 12 6
Total Threads 20 12
Turbo 5.0 4.7 GHz
L2 Cache 12MB
L3 Cache 25MB 12MB
GPU Model UHD Graphics 770 UHD 630
TDP 125 Watts 65 Watts
Socket FC-LGA1700 LGA 1151
Released November 2021 August 2017