CPU Compare
Intel Core i9-7960X
Intel Core i7-12700K
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
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Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
SysReqs Overall Score
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Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-7960X and Intel Core i7-12700KGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-7960X | Core i7-12700K |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Skylake | Alder Lake |
| Release Date | Oct 2017 | Nov 2021 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 16 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 32 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 2.80 | 3.60 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 4.90 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1344 KB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 25 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | Intel 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 165 | 125 |