Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core LGA1700
Intel
84 Overall Score
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Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core LGA1700
87 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 temperature. Verified buyers highlight its value, overclocking potential, and compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5. Some concerns include the lack of a cooler, misleading packaging (not retail box), and the need for Windows 11, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great value for money
- Comparable to i9-12900K
- Runs cool with AIO
- Overclocking potential
Cons
- No cooler included
- Misleading packaging (not retail box)
- Requires Windows 11
- High power consumption (125W)
- Price too high at $500
Performance 12
Value for money 8
Thermal management 5
Overclocking 4
Compatibility 4
Packaging 2
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Scores
Productivity
Budget
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Ai Llm
Efficiency
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 12700K | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 12700K | 1200 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 4 |
| E-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 20★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 12★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 25★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125★ | 270 |
| 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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (88th percentile)88th %ile
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 12700K
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.