Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core LGA1700
Intel
85 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core LGA1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews
The Intel Core i7-12700K is widely praised for its excellent performance, especially in gaming and multitasking, with many users noting it rivals the i9-12900K at a lower price and with better thermals. Verified buyers highlight its value, overclocking potential, and compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5. Some concerns include the lack of a cooler, higher power draw, and the need for a new motherboard (LGA1700). Overall, it's seen as a top choice for upgrades.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great value for money
- Runs cool with AIO
- Overclocking potential
- Compatible with DDR4 and DDR5
Cons
- No cooler included
- High power consumption
- Requires new motherboard (LGA1700)
- Price can be high at times
- Windows 11 required for optimal use
Performance 12
Value for money 8
Thermals 5
Overclocking 4
Compatibility 6
Power consumption 3
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 12700K | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 12700K | 3600 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7 | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 6 |
| E-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 20★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 12★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 25 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 190★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core LGA1700
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 12700K
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.