intel
Brand12/20
Cores/Threads2.1GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i7-12700
intel
Brand18/36
Cores/Threads3GHz
Base Clock165W
TDPIntel Core i9-9980XE
Intel Core i7-12700
Intel Core i7-12700
$349 • Nov 2025
Intel Core i9-9980XE
$1979 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i9-9980XE
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core i9-9980XE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 18 |
| Threads | 20 | 36 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 4 | N/A |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 21 X | 30 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 165 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 25.00 MB | 24.75 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Alder Lake-S) | Core i9 Extreme (X-Series 9th Gen) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | intel socket 2066 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 215 mm² | 484 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-12700
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-12700
Intel Core i9-9980XE
Multi Core Performance
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Intel Core i9-9980XE
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i7-12700
Intel Core i9-9980XE
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700
INTEL • 12/20 • 2.1GHz
Intel Core i9-9980XE
INTEL • 18/36 • 3GHz
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