intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-8700K
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock60W
TDPIntel Core i3-12300
Intel Core i7-8700K
Intel Core i7-8700K
$359 • Oct 2017
Intel Core i3-12300
$143 • Aug 2025
Intel Core i3-12300
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-8700K | Intel Core i3-12300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 60 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 730 |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Coffee Lake) | Core i3 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 10nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 154 mm² | 163 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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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
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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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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Intel Core i3-12300 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700K
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.7GHz
Intel Core i3-12300
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.5GHz
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