i7-12700KF vs i7-2670QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2670QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.36
Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.59
+815%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i7-2670QM by a whopping 815% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-12700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1798247
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.05
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency4.9616.34
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2670QM 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 speed2.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 4.0
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2236
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size216 mm2215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2670QM 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-12700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-12700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2670QM 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 i7-2670QM and Core i7-12700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s76.805 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-12700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-12700KF.

PCIe version2.05.0 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.

i7-2670QM 2.36
i7-12700KF 21.59
+815%

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.

i7-2670QM 3745
i7-12700KF 34292
+816%

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.

i7-2670QM 464
i7-12700KF 2543
+448%

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.

i7-2670QM 1429
i7-12700KF 13724
+860%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.36 21.59
Recency 12 October 2011 4 November 2021
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

i7-2670QM has 177.8% lower power consumption.

i7-12700KF, on the other hand, has a 814.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and 200% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

The Core i7-12700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2670QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2670QM is a notebook processor while Core i7-12700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-12700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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