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Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 8700G

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Performance score

Core i7-12700K 2021, $409 · 12/20 cores/threads, 125 W
50.82 +4%
Ryzen 7 8700G 2024, $329 · 8/16 cores/threads, 65 W
48.69

By our estimate, Core i7-12700K beats Ryzen 7 8700G by 4%.

Different sockets (LGA1700 and AM5) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i7-12700K
286+14 %

faster than 86% of tested · runs: 120

faster than 83% of tested · runs: 34

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i7-12700KRyzen 7 8700G
Score (0–100) 50.82 48.69
Ranking position 64 77
Price/performance (0–100) 44.59 53.11
Power efficiency (0–100) 21.25 39.15
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Alder Lake Zen 4 (Phoenix)
Release date 2021-11-04 Q1 2024
Launch price $409 $329

Specifications

Core i7-12700KRyzen 7 8700G
Cores 12 8
Threads 20 16
P + E cores 8 + 4 no data
Base clock 3.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Boost clock 5 GHz 5.1 GHz
L2 cache 12 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 25 MB 16 MB
Process node Intel 7 4 nm
Unlocked multiplier yes yes
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770 AMD Radeon 780M
NPU (AI accelerator) no 16 TOPS

Compatibility

Core i7-12700KRyzen 7 8700G
Socket LGA1700 AM5
TDP 125 W 65 W
Max temperature 100 °C 95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Core i7-12700KRyzen 7 8700G
Memory type DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 DDR5
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory 128 GB no data
PCI Express version 5.0 4.0
PCIe lanes 20 no data

Pros and cons

Core i7-12700K

  • 4% higher overall score
  • more cores: 12 vs 8
  • more threads: 20 vs 16
  • bigger L3 cache: 25 MB vs 16 MB

Ryzen 7 8700G

  • 5% faster single core
  • lower TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
  • newer: released in 2024
  • cheaper at launch: $329 vs $409

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