英特尔终于以其新的^(Intel)Alder Lake处理器进入市场，承诺提供更好的性能和有竞争力的价格，能够与 AMD 在过去几年的崛起相抗衡。他们发布的最好的 CPU 之一是Intel Core i7-12700K。它拥有 12 个核心、20 个线程和 5.0 GHz的最大涡轮增压速度，旨在与 AMD 的Ryzen 9 5900X 和Ryzen 7 5800X 竞争。能赢吗？在这篇评论中了解更多信息：

Intel Core i7-12700K：它对谁有好处？

在以下情况下，英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}是一个绝佳的选择：

• 您是一名游戏玩家，并且想要当今最好的游戏处理器之一
• 您需要出色的多线程性能来进行视频编辑^{(video editing)}或其他类型的内容创建^{(content creation)}
• 您正在构建一台新 PC，并且不想重复使用旧 PC 的硬件组件

优点和缺点

英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}有很多优点：

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• 它是商店中最快的桌面处理器之一
• 它配备12个物理核心和20个线程，提供出色的多线程性能
• 它的性能内核可以达到非常高的涡轮增压速度^{(turbo boost speed)}（5.0 GHz）
• GPU支持PCI Express 5.0，SSD支持PCI-E ^{(PCI-E 4.0)}4.0^(SSD)
• 它可以使用最新（最快）的DDR5 RAM和DDR4 内存^{(DDR4 memory)}
• 以更低的价格提供与AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 和Ryzen 7 5800X相似的性能

Intel Core i7-12700K的唯一缺点是：

• 在苛刻的情况下可能需要大量电力
• 它不捆绑冷却器，您需要单独购买一个
• 您还需要购买带有LGA1700 插槽的新主板^{(LGA1700 socket)}

判决

就我们而言，英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}是新的“最佳游戏处理器^{(gaming processor)}”，从这个头衔的前任拥有者手中赢得了桂冠：一岁的AMD Ryzen 9 5900X。英特尔终于回到了游戏中，看起来新的混合架构，使用性能核心和效率核心，真正提供了。在我们的测试中，英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K ^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)} CPU在多线程和单线程任务中都取得了出色的性能。考虑到它在游戏、数字内容创建软件^{(content creation software)}和生产力应用程序中具有竞争力的价格和一流的性能，我们相信它是发烧友和游戏玩家的绝佳选择。

拆箱Intel Core i7-12700K处理器

英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}采用蓝色小纸板箱^{(cardboard box)}。在上面，您可以阅读处理器的名称和一些技术规格，例如它使用新的LGA1700 插槽^{(LGA1700 socket)}这一事实。

用于Intel Core i7-12700K的封装^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}

在盒子的背面，您还可以通过一个切口看到实际的英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}处理器。在包装盒内，您只能获得CPU及其保修文件。

Intel Core i7-12700K：包装盒背面

拆箱 Intel Core i7-12700K 处理器是一种快速而直接的体验。你得到的正是你所支付的：CPU，几乎没有其他任何东西。不幸的是，盒子里没有捆绑的冷却器，您需要单独购买一个。^{(Unboxing the Intel Core i7-12700K processor is a fast and straightforward experience. You get exactly what you pay for: the CPU and practically nothing else. Unfortunately, there’s no bundled cooler in the box, and you need to purchase one separately.)}

硬件规格

Intel Core i7-12700K是来自“Alder Lake”系列的高端台式机处理器。^{(desktop processor)}它有 12 个内核和 20 个线程，以大约 420美元的推荐^(USD)客户价格^{(customer price)}，旨在威胁 AMD 的Ryzen 9 5900X 和Ryzen 7 5800X 处理器。新的Alder Lake CPU 系列^{(Alder Lake CPU family)}的有趣之处在于，它是一种新型架构，它使用专门的内核来处理要求高的（前台）任务，同时也有“更传统的”内核来处理后台服务。

英特尔酷睿^{(Intel Core)}i7-12700K台式机处理器^{(desktop processor)}

在酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Core i7-12700K)}上，十二个核心中，八个是P-core^(P-cores)（性能核心），四个是 E-core（效率核心）。显然，性能核心旨在提供最佳性能，而效率核心则功能较弱，用于后台服务。虽然P 核^(P-cores)支持超线程^{(HyperThreading)}，但 4 个 E 核不支持，因此奇数 20 个线程计数：8个 P 核^(P-cores)x 2 个线程加上 4 个 E 核等于 20 个总执行线程。🙂 至少可以说，这种混合架构很有趣，并承诺提供更好、更高效的处理器，但为了做到这一点，它需要软件的帮助。而现在，唯一知道如何针对和使用不同类型的内核来最大化性能的操作系统是Windows 11。

Intel Core i7-12700K 台式机CPU上的引脚

英特尔酷睿^{(Intel Core)}i7-12700K上的P 核以 3.6GHz 的^(P-core)基本时钟^{(base clock)}运行，并且可以加速到 5.0GHz。E 核心^(E-cores)以 2.7GHz的基本频率运行，并达到 3.8GHz 的最大涡轮速度。二级^{(Level 2)}缓存内存^{(cache memory)}总量为 14MB，每个P-core 1.25MB， ^(P-core)E-core^(E-cores)之间共享 2MB 。至于3 级^{(Level 3)}缓存，处理器自带 25MB，由所有内核共享。

Intel Core i7-12700K：CPU-Z显示的规格^(CPU-Z)

关于RAM 规格^{(RAM specs)}，处理器支持DDR4 和 DDR5 内存^{(DDR4 and DDR5 memory)}。但是，它一次只能使用一种类型的RAM。兼容的主板可以支持 DDR4 或 DDR5^{(DDR4 or DDR5 support)}，但不能同时支持这两种内存

从第 12 代处理器开始，英特尔^(Intel)不再正式使用标准TDP（热设计功耗^{(Thermal Design Power)}）测量。相反，对于每个CPU，该公司指定了处理器基本功率^{(Processor Base Power)}和最大涡轮功率^{(Maximum Turbo Power)}。第一个告诉我们处理器在正常情况下预计会使用多少电能，而后者让我们知道它在全速运行时可以消耗的最大功率^{(turbo speed)}。英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}的基础功率^{(base power)}为 125瓦^(Watts)，而最大涡轮功率官方为 190瓦^(Watts). 查看这篇评论的基准部分，看看在现实生活中会发生什么。

英特尔酷睿^{(Intel Core)}i7-12700K 支持显卡插槽使用^{(card slot)}PCI Express 5.0（20 个通道中，16 个连接到GPU）和连接到它的NVMe固态驱动器的PCI Express 4.0 （使用剩余的其他 4 个^{(PCI Express 4.0)}PCIe通道）。最后但同样重要的是，您还应该知道该处理器适用于新的LGA1700 插槽^{(LGA1700 socket)}，而目前唯一支持Alder Lake处理器的主板芯片组是^{(motherboard chipset)}Z690。因此，如果您想要第 12代 Intel Core 处理器^{(Gen Intel Core processor)}，考虑到您还必须在新主板上花费一些钱。此外，由于CPU 散热器^{(CPU heatsink)}的孔具有新配置，您可能还需要为处理器购买新的冷却器，或者至少为当前的冷却器购买升级套件，如果其制造商发布的话。

英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K 具有令人印象深刻的技术规格。使用新的混合架构，它承诺提供一流的性能，并与 AMD 的一些最畅销的发烧友 CPU 相抗衡，即 Ryzen 7 5800X 和 Ryzen 9 5900X。^{(The Intel Core i7-12700K has impressive technical specifications. Using a new hybrid architecture, it promises to deliver top-notch performance and goes right against some of AMD’s best-selling CPUs for enthusiasts, namely the Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5900X.)}

在基准测试和游戏中的表现

我们在具有以下硬件和软件^{(hardware and software)}的 PC 上测试了Intel Core i7-12700K处理器：

• 主板：华硕ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme^{(ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme)}
• 内存：金士顿 FURY Beast DDR5 内存^{(Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 Memory)}（2 x 16GB，4800MHz）
• 显卡：华硕TUF ^(Card)Gaming GeForce RTX 3090^{(ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090)}
• 存储：金士顿 KC3000 SSD^{(Kingston KC3000 SSD)}（2TB，PCI-Express 4.0）
• 显示器：ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ 曲面电竞显示器^{(ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ Curved Gaming Monitor)}（2560 x 1440分辨率，144Hz）
• 电源^{(Power Supply Unit)}：ASUS ROG Thor 850W Platinum
• 操作系统^{(Operating System)}：Windows 11 Pro 版本 21H2 ^{(Pro Version 21H2)} Build 22000.348

为了更清楚地了解^{(clearer idea)}Intel Core i7-12700K提供的性能，我们将其与AMD Ryzen 9 5900X（Zen 3架构，12 核，24 线程）进行了比较。对于这个，我们使用了相同的硬件，但有两个例外。主板是为AMD处理器打造的ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero ( Wi-Fi ) ，内存套件^{(memory kit)}是HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB 内存^{(HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB Memory)}(2 x 8GB, 3200MHz)，因为这个CPU（和主板）不能使用^{(t use)}DDR5内存^{(DDR5 RAM)}。

我们从运行CPU-Z开始对处理器的单线程性能进行基准测试。我们得到了令人印象深刻的 792 分。锐龙9^{(Ryzen 9)} 5900X 被抛在后面，因为酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Core i7-12700K)}快了约 18%！

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：CPU-Z单线程^{(Single Thread)}

在CPU-Z的多线程基准测试中，英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}获得了 9299 分的高分。但是，即使AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 具有相同数量的内核，它也有 4 个线程，这有点显示。🙂 它的分数略高 - 9539 分 - 这比Core i7-12700K快了 2.5%。

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：CPU-Z多线程^{(Multi Thread)}

接下来，我们运行了一些渲染基准。在Cinebench R23中，英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}使用其所有处理器内核获得了 22128 分。老实说，这令人惊讶，因为它的性能比AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 高出 5.21%。

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：Cinebench R23

在计算各种场景的渲染时间的Blender中，速度越快的^(Blender)CPU^(CPUs)得到的结果越低。我们决定渲染bmw27 和教室场景^{(bmw27 and classroom scenes)}，英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}需要 6.9 分钟才能完成。这比AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 所需的 6.9 分钟多一点时间。总而言之，酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Core i7-12700K)}看起来与锐龙5900X^{(Ryzen 5900X)}一样是视频编辑器的不错选择。

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：Blender

我们工具包中的下一个基准测试是PCMark 10，它可以显示处理器在浏览网页、视频会议^{(video conferencing)}、办公室工作^{(office work)}和创建数字内容等日常活动中的性能。英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}获得了惊人的 8517 分，性能比AMD 锐龙 9^{(AMD Ryzen 9)} 5900X 高出约 10.5%，意义重大！

英特尔酷睿^{(Intel Core)}i7-12700K 基准测试结果：PCMark 10

浏览网页是我们所有人都会做的另一件事，这也是我们还运行JetStream 2浏览基准测试的原因。您获得的分数越高，您的处理器加载网页的速度就越快。英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}得分为 246 分，而AMD 锐龙 9^{(AMD Ryzen 9)} 5900X 得分为 217 分。同样^(Again)，英特尔^(Intel)以大约 13% 的显着优势获胜。

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：JetStream 2

在 7-Zip 的基准测试工具中，当你想知道你的处理器有多强大时，它也很有用，英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}实现了90MB/s 的压缩率^{(compression rate)}。与AMD 竞争对手^{(AMD competitor)}达到的 78MB/s 相比，这速度快了 15%！

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：7-Zip 压缩

然而，我们在7-Zip中测得的解压速度^{(decompression speed)}在AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 上要好于Intel Core i7-12700K，后者慢了近 34%。

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：7-Zip 解压

3DMark 还有一个专门用于评估处理器性能的基准。它可以显示CPU在仅使用部分内核以及使用所有内核时的速度。考虑到当今大多数游戏和要求苛刻的应用程序可以使用与您的 PC 上可用的处理器内核一样多的处理器内核，我们比较了该基准测试的全内核结果。Intel Core i7-12700K和AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 的得分相似（10054 和 10450 分），但Intel CPU^{(Intel CPU)}的性能仍然略高一些（3.9%）。

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：3DMark CPU Profile

接下来是游戏基准测试。在评测AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 时，我们授予它“世界^(World)上最好的游戏处理器^(Processor)”的称号。一年后，现在仍然如此吗？还是英特尔酷睿^{(Intel Core)}i7-12700K 夺冠？让我们来看看：

注意：^{(NOTE: )}为了避免任何潜在的GPU瓶颈，即使我们有非常强大的Nvidia Geforce RTX 3090显卡进行测试，我们也以 1080p 分辨率和最低的视觉质量设置运行游戏基准测试。

在古墓丽影^{(Tomb Raider)}之影^(Shadow)中，使用Intel Core i7-12700K，我们测得的帧率为 218 fps。它仅比我们使用AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (5.8%) 得到的多一点。

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：古墓丽影^{(Tomb Raider)}之影^(Shadow)

在Metro Exodus（一款非常耗电的游戏）中，英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}再次比AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 快一点，渲染速度提高了 8.3%。

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：Metro Exodus

在巨大的刺客信条^(Assassin)瓦尔哈拉^{(Creed Valhalla)}中，潮流转向支持AMD Ryzen 9 5900X。在这里，英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}慢了大约 4%。

Intel Core i7-12700K 基准测试结果：刺客信条^(Assassin)瓦尔哈拉^{(Creed Valhalla)}

最后，我们还测试了Intel Core i7-12700K所达到的温度，为此，我们进行了AIDA64的稳定性测试。我们目睹的最高温度是 81摄氏度^(Celsius)（178华氏度^(Fahrenheit)）。它的温度比我们预期的要低，这很好，但是，正如您在下面的屏幕截图中看到的那样，AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 的温度甚至更低。🙂

英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K 温度

至于英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}在要求苛刻的工作负载中消耗的最大电量，看起来它可以消耗高达 159瓦^(Watts)的电量，这比AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 所需的电量高出约 12%。

Intel Core i7-12700K功耗^{(power consumption)}

Intel Core i7-12700K 是我们测试过的最快的台式机处理器之一。它的 12 核和 20 线程使其能够在任何情况下提供出色的性能。此外，在将其与更昂贵的 AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 进行比较后，我们认为可以肯定地说 Intel Core i7-12700K 是游戏处理器部门的新王者。^{(Intel Core i7-12700K is one of the fastest desktop processors we’ve tested. Its 12 cores and 20 threads allow it to deliver outstanding performance in any situation. Furthermore, after comparing it with the more expensive AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, we believe it’s safe to say that the Intel Core i7-12700K is the new king of the gaming processors division.)}

您对英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}有何看法？

现在您知道英特尔酷睿 i7-12700K^{(Intel Core i7-12700K)}是当今商店中最好的台式机处理器之一。无论您是想将它用于您的游戏平台还是图形站^{(rig or graphics station)}，这绝对是一个不错的选择。您正在考虑购买它吗？在下面的评论部分让我们知道。

注意：^(NOTE:)英特尔第 12 代^{(Intel 12th Generation)}的新处理器- 可通过英特尔^(Intel)产品的官方经销商ASBIS在^(ASBIS)EMEA 地区购买。^{(EMEA region)}

Intel Core 12th Gen i7-12700K review: Back in the game!

Intel is finally coming to the market with its new Αlder Lake processors, promising bеtter performance and competitive priceѕ, able to match and fight AMD’s rise from the last couple of years. One of the best CPUs they released is the Intel Core i7-12700K. With twelve cores, twenty threads, and a maximum turbo bоost speed оf 5.0 GHz, it аims to throw its hat in the ring agaіnѕt AMD’s Rуzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 7 5800X. Can it win? Find out more in thіs revіew:

Intel Core i7-12700K: Who is it good for?

The Intel Core i7-12700K is an excellent choice if:

• You are a gamer and want one of the best gaming processors available today
• You need excellent multi-threading performance for video editing or other types of content creation
• You’re building a new PC and don’t want to reuse hardware components from an older PC

Pros and cons

There are many positives about the Intel Core i7-12700K:

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• It is one of the fastest desktop processors available in stores
• It comes with 12 physical cores and 20 threads, delivering excellent multi-thread performance
• Its performance cores can reach a very high turbo boost speed (5.0 GHz)
• Supports PCI Express 5.0 for the GPU, and PCI-E 4.0 for the SSD
• It can use both the latest (fastest) DDR5 RAM, and DDR4 memory
• Offers similar performance to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 7 5800X, at a lower price

The only downsides of the Intel Core i7-12700K are these:

• It can require quite a lot of electricity in demanding situations
• It doesn’t bundle a cooler, and you need to buy one separately
• You need to invest in a new motherboard too, with the LGA1700 socket

Verdict

As far as we’re concerned, the Intel Core i7-12700K is the new “best gaming processor,” winning the crown from the previous owner of this title: the one-year-old AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. Intel’s finally back in the game, and it looks like the new hybrid architecture, that uses performance cores and efficiency cores, really delivers. In our tests, Intel Core i7-12700K CPU achieved stellar performance both in multi-thread and single-thread tasks. Taking into account its competitive price and top-notch performance in games, digital content creation software, and productivity apps, we believe it’s a great choice for enthusiasts and gamers alike.

Unboxing the Intel Core i7-12700K processor

The Intel Core i7-12700K comes in a small blue-colored cardboard box. On it, you can read the processor’s name and some of the technical specifications, like the fact that it uses the new LGA1700 socket.

The packaging used for Intel Core i7-12700K

On the back of the box, you can also see the actual Intel Core i7-12700K processor through a cutout. Inside the box, you get only the CPU and its warranty documents.

Intel Core i7-12700K: The back of the box

Unboxing the Intel Core i7-12700K processor is a fast and straightforward experience. You get exactly what you pay for: the CPU and practically nothing else. Unfortunately, there’s no bundled cooler in the box, and you need to purchase one separately.

Hardware specifications

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a higher-end desktop processor from the “Alder Lake” family. It counts 12 cores and 20 threads and, at a recommended customer price of about 420 USD, it aims to threaten AMD’s Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 7 5800X processors. What’s interesting about the new Alder Lake CPU family is that it’s a new kind of architecture that uses specialized cores for demanding (foreground) tasks while also having “more traditional” cores for background services.

The Intel Core i7-12700K desktop processor

On the Core i7-12700K, out of the twelve cores, eight are P-cores (performance cores), and four are E-cores (efficiency cores). The performance cores are the ones that, obviously, are designed to deliver top performance, while efficiency cores are less powerful and are used for background services. While the P-cores support HyperThreading, the 4 E-cores don’t, thus the odd 20 threads count: 8 P-cores x 2 threads plus 4 E-cores equals 20 total execution threads. 🙂 This hybrid architecture is interesting, to say the least, and promises to deliver better and more efficient processors, but in order to do so, it needs the help of software. And right now, the only operating system that knows how to target and use the different types of cores to maximize performance is Windows 11.

The pins on the Intel Core i7-12700K desktop CPU

The P-cores on the Intel Core i7-12700K run at a base clock of 3.6GHz and can turbo boost up to 5.0GHz. The E-cores run at a base frequency of 2.7GHz and achieve a maximum turbo speed of 3.8GHz. The total amount of Level 2 cache memory is 14MB, 1.25MB for each P-core, and 2MB shared between the E-cores. As for the Level 3 cache, the processor comes with 25MB, shared by all the cores.

Intel Core i7-12700K: Specifications shown by CPU-Z

Regarding RAM specs, the processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. However, it can work with only one type of RAM at a time. Compatible motherboards can have either DDR4 or DDR5 support but can’t work with both types of memory

Starting with the 12th generation of processors, Intel doesn’t officially use the standard TDP (Thermal Design Power) measurements. Instead, for each CPU, the company specifies the Processor Base Power and Maximum Turbo Power. The first one tells us how much electrical energy the processor is expected to use in regular circumstances, while the latter lets us know the maximum amount of power it can consume when it runs at full turbo speed. For the Intel Core i7-12700K, the base power is 125 Watts, while the maximum turbo power is officially 190 Watts. Check the benchmarks section of this review to see what to expect in real life.

Intel Core i7-12700K supports PCI Express 5.0 for the graphics card slot (out of 20 lanes, 16 go to the GPU) and PCI Express 4.0 for the NVMe solid-state drive connected to it (using the other 4 PCIe lanes remaining). Last but not least, you should also know that this processor works on the new LGA1700 socket, and the only motherboard chipset that supports Alder Lake processors right now is the Z690. Therefore, if you want a 12th Gen Intel Core processor, take into account that you’ll also have to spend some money on a new motherboard. Furthermore, as the holes for the CPU heatsink have a new configuration, you might also have to invest in a new cooler for the processor, or at least buy an upgrade kit for your current one, if its manufacturer releases any.

The Intel Core i7-12700K has impressive technical specifications. Using a new hybrid architecture, it promises to deliver top-notch performance and goes right against some of AMD’s best-selling CPUs for enthusiasts, namely the Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5900X.

Performance in benchmarks and games

We tested the Intel Core i7-12700K processor on a PC with the following hardware and software:

• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme
• Memory: Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 Memory (2 x 16GB, 4800MHz)
• Graphics Card: ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090
• Storage: Kingston KC3000 SSD (2TB, PCI-Express 4.0)
• Monitor: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ Curved Gaming Monitor (2560 x 1440 resolution, at 144Hz)
• Power Supply Unit: ASUS ROG Thor 850W Platinum
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro Version 21H2 Build 22000.348

To get a clearer idea about the performance offered by the Intel Core i7-12700K, we compared it with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (Zen 3 architecture, 12 cores, 24 threads). For this one, we used the same hardware but with two exceptions. The motherboard was an ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) built for AMD processors, and the memory kit was a HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB Memory (2 x 8GB, 3200MHz), as this CPU (and motherboard) can’t use DDR5 RAM.

We started with running CPU-Z to benchmark the processor's single-thread performance. We got an impressive score of 792 points. The Ryzen 9 5900X is left behind, as the Core i7-12700K is faster by about 18%!

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: CPU-Z Single Thread

In CPU-Z's Multi-Thread benchmark, the Intel Core i7-12700K managed a massive score of 9299 points. But, even if the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has the same number of cores, it has 4 threads more, and it kind of shows. 🙂 It got a slightly better score - 9539 points - which makes it a bit faster than the Core i7-12700K, by 2.5%.

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: CPU-Z Multi Thread

Next, we ran some rendering benchmarks. In Cinebench R23, Intel Core i7-12700K obtained 22128 points using all its processor cores. That was a surprise, to be honest, as it outperformed the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X by 5.21%.

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: Cinebench R23

In Blender, which counts the rendering time of various scenes, the faster CPUs get lower results. We decided to render the bmw27 and classroom scenes, and the Intel Core i7-12700K required 6.9 minutes to finalize them. That's a tiny bit more time than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X needed, which was 6.9 minutes. To conclude, it looks like the Core i7-12700K is just as good a choice for video editors as the Ryzen 5900X.

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: Blender

The next benchmark in our toolkit was PCMark 10, which can show how good a processor is for daily activities like browsing the web, video conferencing, office work, and creating digital content. The Intel Core i7-12700K managed an amazing score of 8517 points, offering about 10.5% more performance than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, which is significant!

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: PCMark 10

Browsing the web is another thing we all do, and that’s the reason we also ran the JetStream 2 browsing benchmark. The higher the score you get, the faster your processor is at loading web pages. The Intel Core i7-12700K had a score of 246 points, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X managed 217 points. Again, Intel wins by a notable margin of about 13%.

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: JetStream 2

In 7-Zip’s benchmarking tool, which is also useful when you want to know how powerful your processor is, the Intel Core i7-12700K achieved a compression rate of 90MB/s. Compared to the 78MB/s reached by the AMD competitor, this is a 15% faster rate!

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: 7-Zip Compression

However, the decompression speed we measured in 7-Zip was much better with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X compared to the Intel Core i7-12700K, the latter being almost 34% slower.

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: 7-Zip Decompression

3DMark also has a benchmark especially designed to assess the performance of your processor. It can show how fast a CPU is when using only some of its cores as well as when using all of its cores. Taking into account that most games and demanding apps today can use as many processor cores as there are available on your PC, we compared the all-core results from this benchmark. The Intel Core i7-12700K and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X had similarly high scores (10054 and 10450 points), but the Intel CPU still offered a tiny bit more performance (3.9%).

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: 3DMark CPU Profile

Next, came the gaming benchmarks. When we reviewed the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, we awarded it with the title of being "The World's Best Gaming Processor". Is that still true now, a year later? Or does the Intel Core i7-12700K take the crown? Let’s see:

NOTE: To avoid any potential GPU bottlenecks, even if for the tests we had a very powerful Nvidia Geforce RTX 3090 graphics card, we ran the gaming benchmarks in 1080p resolution and with the lowest visual quality settings.

In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, using the Intel Core i7-12700K, we measured a framerate of 218 fps. It's only slightly more than what we got with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (5.8%).

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: Shadow of the Tomb Raider

In Metro Exodus, which is one very power-hungry game, the Intel Core i7-12700K was again a little faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, rendering 8.3% more fps.

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: Metro Exodus

In the huge Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the tides shifted in favor of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. Here, the Intel Core i7-12700K was about 4% slower.

Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark results: Assassin's Creed Valhalla

In the end, we also tested the temperatures reached by the Intel Core i7-12700K, and for that, we ran AIDA64's stability tests. The maximum temperature we witnessed was 81 degrees Celsius (178 degrees Fahrenheit). It's a lower temperature than we expected, and that's excellent, but, as you can see in the following screenshot, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X was even cooler. 🙂

Intel Core i7-12700K temperatures

As for the maximum amount of power consumed by the Intel Core i7-12700K in demanding workloads, it looks like it can draw up to 159 Watts, which is about 12% more electricity than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X requires.

Intel Core i7-12700K power consumption

Intel Core i7-12700K is one of the fastest desktop processors we’ve tested. Its 12 cores and 20 threads allow it to deliver outstanding performance in any situation. Furthermore, after comparing it with the more expensive AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, we believe it’s safe to say that the Intel Core i7-12700K is the new king of the gaming processors division.

What's your opinion about the Intel Core i7-12700K?

Now you know that the Intel Core i7-12700K is one of the best desktop processors available in stores these days. Whether you want it for your gaming rig or graphics station, it’s definitely a good buy. Are you considering purchasing it? Let us know in the comments section below.

NOTE: The new processors from Intel 12th Generation – can be purchased in the EMEA region through ASBIS, the official distributor for Intel products.

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