i7-12700KF vs i7-1185G7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1185G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.71
Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
22.23
+231%

i7-12700KF outperforms i7-1185G7 by a whopping 231% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1185G7 and Core i7-12700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1013232
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.59
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Tiger LakeIntel Core i7
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date2 September 2020 (4 years ago)27 October 2021 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-1185G7 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rate4 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache320 KB384 KB
L2 cache5 MB2 MB
L3 cache12 MB1 MB
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1185G7 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
SocketFCBGA1449FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1185G7 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusLaunchedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-1185G7 and Core i7-12700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1185G7 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 i7-1185G7 and Core i7-12700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.805 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphicsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1185G7 and Core i7-12700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1185G7 and Core i7-12700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1185G7 and Core i7-12700KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1185G7 and Core i7-12700KF.

PCIe version4.05.0 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.

i7-1185G7 6.71
i7-12700KF 22.23
+231%

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.

i7-1185G7 10382
i7-12700KF 34376
+231%

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.

i7-1185G7 1746
i7-12700KF 2557
+46.4%

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.

i7-1185G7 5336
i7-12700KF 13792
+158%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.71 22.23
Recency 2 September 2020 27 October 2021
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 125 Watt

i7-1185G7 has 346.4% lower power consumption.

i7-12700KF, on the other hand, has a 231.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 200% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

The Core i7-12700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1185G7 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1185G7 is a notebook processor while Core i7-12700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1185G7 and Core i7-12700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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