Core i7-11700KF vs Core i7-12800H
Core i7-11700KF
Core i7-12800H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700KF
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12800H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700KF | Core i7-12800H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($299) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700KF | Core i7-12800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($299) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700KF and Core i7-12800H
Core i7-11700KF
The Core i7-11700KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,811 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-12800H
The Core i7-12800H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,119 points. Launch price was $457.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11700KF packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-12800H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12800H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-11700KF versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-12800H — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700KF (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-11700KF uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-12800H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700KF scores 23,811 against the Core i7-12800H's 24,119 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-12800H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700KF vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12800H.
| Feature | Core i7-11700KF | Core i7-12800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+4% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 23,811 | 24,119+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,011 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,287 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,874 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700KF uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12800H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-11700KF | Core i7-12800H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700KF) / not specified (Core i7-12800H).
| Feature | Core i7-11700KF | Core i7-12800H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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