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| CPU |  $25999 | $29000 |
|---|---|---|
Core Count | 12 (8P+4E) | 20 (8P+12E) |
Thread Count | 20 | 20 |
Performance-cores | 8 | 8 |
Efficient-cores | 4 | 12 |
TDP | 125W | 125W |
Boost TDP | 190W | 250W |
Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
Cooler Included | No | No |
Process | 10 nm | 3 nm |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
Integrated Graphics | None | None |
L2 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB |
L3 Cache | 25 MB | 30 MB |
Manufacturer Specs | Intel's Site | Intel's Site |
Microarchitecture | Alder Lake | Arrow Lake |
Series | Core i7 | Core Ultra 7 |
Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
Memory Supported | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the Core i7 12700KF vs Core Ultra 7 265KF reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The Core i7 12700KF is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $30 (12%) less than the Core Ultra 7 265KF.
The Core Ultra 7 265KF features a higher core count, making it better suited for multitasking and heavy productivity workloads.
Note that these CPUs use different sockets (LGA1700 vs LGA1851), so they require different motherboards.