Intel Core i7-12700KF | Intel Pentium 997 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-12700KF or Intel Pentium 997 - 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 i7-12700KF has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700KF was released in Q4/2021. The Intel Pentium 997 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Pentium 997 was released in Q3/2012. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Pentium 900 (10) |
12 | Generation | 3 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Sandy Bridge U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-11700KF | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-13700KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz). The Intel Pentium 997 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 997 |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 1.60 GHz |
2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
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 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-12700KF supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Pentium 997 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 997 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-12700KF has a TDP of 125 W, that of the Intel Pentium 997 is 17 W. |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 997 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 17 W |
190 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700KF has a 37.00 MB cache, while the Intel Pentium 997 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 997 |
10 nm | Technology | 32 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 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | BGA 1023 |
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, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
384 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 997
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Intel Pentium 997 |
Unknown | Unknown |