Which is better, Intel Core i7-10700K or Intel Core i7-12700K?

The Intel Core i7-12700K wins in 3 out of 5 comparable specs against the Intel Core i7-10700K.

Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-12700K

Intel

Core i7-10700K

Intel

Core i7-12700K

Specifications

Spec	Core i7-10700K	Core i7-12700K
Performance
Total Cores	8	12+33%
Threads	16	20+20%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+2%	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+6%	3.6 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	16 MB	25 MB+36%
Platform
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
Architecture	Comet Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12700K wins in 3 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is L3 Cache (56% better). The Core i7-10700K wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (6% better).

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Core i7-10700K

Core i7-12700K

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