Intel Core i7-12700F | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-12700F or Qualcomm QCM6490 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700F was released in Q1/2022. The Qualcomm QCM6490 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.71 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm QCM6490 was released in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Qualcomm QCM6490 (1) |
12 | Generation | 9 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Kryo 670 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-11700F | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-13700F | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12700F is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz). The Qualcomm QCM6490 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.71 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
12 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.71 GHz 1x Cortex-A78 |
1.60 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | 2.40 GHz 3x Cortex-A78 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 643L |
GPU frequency | 0.81 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.81 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 6 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 643L |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-12700F supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm QCM6490 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | 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 TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-12700F has a TDP of 65 W, that of the Qualcomm QCM6490 is --. |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
180 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700F has a 37.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm QCM6490 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
10 nm | Technology | 6 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 | Q4/2021 |
314 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
Qualcomm Adreno 643L @ 0.81 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
Unknown | Fairphone 5 |