Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-12700F: which is better

Intel Core i7-12700 (desktop, 2022) against Intel Core i7-12700F (desktop, 2022): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i7-12700F is 1% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 30,126 vs 29,739).
Core i7-12700F is $14 cheaper ($323 vs $336).
Core i7-12700F gives 6% more performance per dollar.
Both use socket LGA1700 and fit the same motherboards (with a suitable BIOS).

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	Core i7-12700	Core i7-12700F
Overall score	41.3	41.8
PassMark CPU Mark	29,739	30,126
Single-thread rating	3,840	3,842
US price	from $336	from $323
Cores	12 (8P + 4E)	12 (8P + 4E)
Threads	20	20
Base clock	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
Max boost	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
L3 cache	25 MB	25 MB
TDP	65 W	65 W
Max power	180 W	180 W
Memory	DDR4 / DDR5	DDR4 / DDR5
Memory speed	4800 MT/s	4800 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm (Intel 7)	10 nm (Intel 7)
Architecture	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Series	12th Gen Core	12th Gen Core
Release year	2022	2022
Integrated graphics	UHD Graphics 770	none

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