Intel Core i7-12700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-12700 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (1) |
12 | Generation | 5 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Kryo 260 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 clocks with 1.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
12 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Gold |
1.60 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | 1.60 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon DSP |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
1.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 5 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-12700, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 10.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-12700 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is --. 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
180 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700 has 37.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
339 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Qualcomm Adreno 509 @ 0.72 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
Unknown | Unknown |