Intel Core i7-12700TE vs Intel Core i7-12700KF

Last updated: 2023-11-03

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i7-12700TE		Intel Core i7-12700KF
CPU comparison Intel Core i7-12700TE or Intel Core i7-12700KF - 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 i7-12700TE has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700TE was released in Q1/2022. The Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700KF was released in Q4/2021.

Intel Core i7 (298)	Family	Intel Core i7 (298)
Intel Core i 12000 (34)	CPU group	Intel Core i 12000 (34)
12	Generation	12
Alder Lake S	Architecture	Alder Lake S
Desktop / Server	Segment	Desktop / Server
--	Predecessor	Intel Core i7-11700KF
Intel Core i7-13700TE	Successor	Intel Core i7-13700KF

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i7-12700TE has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-12700TE is 1.40 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-12700KF is at 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz).
Intel Core i7-12700TE	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700KF
12	Cores	12
20	Threads	20
hybrid (big.LITTLE)	Core architecture	hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	Yes
1.40 GHz (4.60 GHz) 8x Golden Cove	A-Core	3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove
1.00 GHz (3.40 GHz) 4x Gracemont	B-Core	2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Processors 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.
Intel Core i7-12700TE	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700KF
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--

Internal Graphics The Intel Core i7-12700TE or Intel Core i7-12700KF has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
Intel UHD Graphics 770	GPU	no iGPU
0.30 GHz	GPU frequency	--
1.50 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	--
11	GPU Generation	--
10 nm	Technology
3	Max. displays
32	Compute units	--
256	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
64 GB	Max. GPU Memory	--
12	DirectX Version	--

Hardware codec support A 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.
Intel UHD Graphics 770	GPU	no iGPU
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	No
Decode / Encode	Codec VP9	No
Decode / Encode	Codec VP8	No
Decode	Codec AV1	No
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	No
Decode	Codec VC-1	No
Decode / Encode	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i7-12700TE can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-12700KF supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s.
Intel Core i7-12700TE	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700KF
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	Memory	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
128 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
76.8 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
Yes	ECC	No
12.00 MB	L2 Cache	12.00 MB
25.00 MB	L3 Cache	25.00 MB
5.0	PCIe version	5.0
20	PCIe lanes	20
78.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	78.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-12700TE is 35 W, while the Intel Core i7-12700KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.
Intel Core i7-12700TE	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700KF
35 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	125 W
99 W	TDP (PL2)	190 W
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i7-12700TE is manufactured in 10 nm and has 37.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 37.00 MB cache.
Intel Core i7-12700TE	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700KF
10 nm	Technology	10 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, AVX2+
LGA 1700	Socket	LGA 1700
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	Q4/2021
344 $	Release price	384 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700TE (88%)

Intel Core i7-12700KF (100%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700TE (70%)

Intel Core i7-12700KF (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz	1552 (83%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz	1872 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	10689 (71%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	14992 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz	2354 (93%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz	2528 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	11080 (78%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	14129 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	21412 (62%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	34688 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz	114 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz	1175 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz	1939 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	22812 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz	757 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	8750 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz	768 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF @ 0.00 GHz	0 (0%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	319 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	787 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 1.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz	7822 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz	286 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	3327 (100%)

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