i7-1250U vs i7-12700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.78
+198%
Core i7-1250U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
7.30

Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-1250U by a whopping 198% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking244990
Place by popularity73not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation41.85no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency16.4976.76
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache384 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache1 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215.25 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz950 MHz
Execution Units3296

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2014

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.

i7-12700K 21.78
+198%
i7-1250U 7.30

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.

i7-12700K 34598
+198%
i7-1250U 11601

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.

i7-12700K 2555
+54.1%
i7-1250U 1658

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.

i7-12700K 13786
+137%
i7-1250U 5821

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i7-12700K 3325
+183%
i7-1250U 1173

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.

i7-12700K 272
+20.4%
i7-1250U 226

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-12700K 14016
+102%
i7-1250U 6947

Blender(-)

i7-12700K 173
i7-1250U 498
+188%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-12700K 1912
+15.8%
i7-1250U 1650

7-Zip Single

i7-12700K 6270
+30.5%
i7-1250U 4805

7-Zip

i7-12700K 73439
+138%
i7-1250U 30826

WebXPRT 3

i7-12700K 304
+13.7%
i7-1250U 267

CrossMark Overall

i7-12700K 1999
+46.9%
i7-1250U 1361

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.78 7.30
Recency 27 October 2021 23 February 2022
Physical cores 12 10
Threads 20 12
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 9 Watt

i7-12700K has a 198.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 20% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

i7-1250U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 1288.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1250U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700K is a desktop processor while Core i7-1250U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700K and Core i7-1250U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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