Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-10500

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-10500
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
8.51
Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
22.27
+162%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i5-10500 by a whopping 162% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking838212
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation29.1656.00
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)4 November 2021 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$384
Current price$166 $359 (0.9x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700KF has 92% better value for money than i5-10500.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5 GHz
Bus supportno data8 × 16 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm220.5 mm × 10.5 mm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
StatusLaunchedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-12700KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-10500 8.51
i7-12700KF 22.27
+162%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i5-10500 by 162% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-10500 13170
i7-12700KF 34441
+162%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i5-10500 by 162% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-10500 1517
i7-12700KF 2526
+66.5%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i5-10500 by 67% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-10500 5448
i7-12700KF 13563
+149%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i5-10500 by 149% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.51 22.27
Recency 30 April 2020 4 November 2021
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 20
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

The Core i7-12700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10500 in performance tests.


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