i7-12700K vs i5-10310U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-10310U
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.06
Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.78
+436%

Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i5-10310U by a whopping 436% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1414244
Place by popularitynot in top-10073
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data41.85
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Comet LakeIntel Core i7
Power efficiency25.6216.49
Architecture codenameComet Lake-U (2019−2020)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K 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 speed1.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rate4 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache256 KB384 KB
L2 cache1 MB2 MB
L3 cache6 MB1 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K 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
SocketFCBGA1528FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K. 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++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units2432

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K.

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.

i5-10310U 4.06
i7-12700K 21.78
+436%

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.

i5-10310U 6448
i7-12700K 34598
+437%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-10310U 546
i7-12700K 3325
+509%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-10310U 170
i7-12700K 272
+60%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-10310U 3718
i7-12700K 14016
+277%

Blender(-)

i5-10310U 864
+399%
i7-12700K 173

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i5-10310U 1122
i7-12700K 1912
+70.4%

7-Zip Single

i5-10310U 4274
i7-12700K 6270
+46.7%

7-Zip

i5-10310U 16475
i7-12700K 73439
+346%

WebXPRT 3

i5-10310U 195
i7-12700K 304
+55.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.06 21.78
Integrated graphics card 5.58 6.16
Recency 13 May 2020 27 October 2021
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i5-10310U has 733.3% lower power consumption.

i7-12700K, on the other hand, has a 436.5% higher aggregate performance score, 10.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 200% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-12700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10310U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-10310U is a notebook processor while Core i7-12700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-10310U and Core i7-12700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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