Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core i9-10885H | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-12700 and the Intel Core i9-10885H and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-12700 12 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Intel Core i9-10885H which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Core i 10000H (11) |
12 | Generation | 10 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Comet Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-11700 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-13700 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12700 is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-10885H clocks with 2.40 GHz (5.30 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10885H |
12 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (5.30 GHz) |
1.60 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.25 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 24 |
256 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-12700, while the Intel Core i9-10885H supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10885H |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-12700 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-10885H is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10885H |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
180 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700 has 37.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-10885H is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10885H |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | LGA 1200 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
339 $ | Release price | 439 $ |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.25 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10885H
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core i9-10885H |
Unknown | Unknown |