Intel Core i7-12700K | Apple A14 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-12700K and the Apple A14 Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-12700K 12 core processor released in Q4/2021 with the Apple A14 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Apple A14 (1) |
12 | Generation | 14 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | A14 (Firestorm/Icestorm) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-11700K | Predecessor | Apple A13 Bionic |
Intel Core i7-13700K | Successor | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The Apple A14 Bionic clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz 2x Firestorm |
2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | 1.82 GHz 4x Icestorm |
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 i7-12700K | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | 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 | Apple A14 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.46 GHz |
1.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 11 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 16 |
256 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Apple A14 |
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 |
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 i7-12700K, while the Apple A14 Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-12700K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Apple A14 Bionic is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
190 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700K has 37.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple A14 Bionic is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
10 nm | Technology | 5 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 | iOS |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
409 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
Apple A14 @ 1.46 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Apple A14 Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple iPad Air (4. Gen) |