Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Desktop Processor 25M Cache, up to 4.90 GHz

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Handbrake isn't as favorable for the 12700H when looking at x265 encoding, but the performance gain relative to older Intel parts is still impressive. This new CPU is 15% faster than the Core i7-11800H and holds a narrow lead on the 5800H from AMD, but can't quite match the 5900HX, losing by 4%. This is one of the tougher workloads for Alder Lake but it still holds its own. With "Alder Lake," Intel is dispensing with TDP as a measure of power or thermals. The processor now comes with two monikers you should be aware of, the Processor Base Power value, which is set at 125 W, and Maximum Turbo Power value, which is 190 W for the i7-12700K. Several power levels span the two, but what's relevant is that you can get the processor to run at its maximum turbo power value indefinitely. In Adobe Premiere Pro, the Core i7-12700H is the fastest CPU that we've tested to date. The overall score puts both the RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti configurations above the Apple M1 Pro, and well above previous generation processors. In particular, it dominates Ryzen and while the GPU is also faster than previous configurations, it's still a very impressive result. If you’re looking for the best option for gaming, you’ll want no less than six or eight cores to get the smoothest graphics and experience no lag. Anything more than that, and the only benefits you’ll see are in production applications such as video editing and transcoding.

All models support: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, Speed Shift Technology (SST), Intel 64, XD bit (an NX bit implementation), Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, Hyper-threading, Turbo Boost, AES-NI, IPU6, TB4, Smart Cache, Thread Director, DL Boost, and GNA 3.0. From DDR4-4000 to DDR5-4800 we see a 16% increase in throughput and now we're almost at 70 GB/s. Then from 4800 to 5200 we're looking at a 9% boost, 5200 to 5600 a 6% boost, and finally an 11% boost to 6200, reaching an impressive 88 GB/s transfer speed. But memory bandwidth isn't everything and for a lot of workloads memory latency is more important, so let's take a look at that. That said, a lot of applications are both memory latency and bandwidth sensitive such as Corona. So if you have weak memory bandwidth coupled with weak latency performance, performance overall is going to tank and we see that with the DDR4-2400 kit using the gear 2 mode, which was the default for this configuration. This new design also fundamentally changes how Intel expresses power consumption. Formerly expressed as a single Thermal Design Power (TDP) number that indicates the average wattage the processor would require, it is now split into a Processor Base Power (PBP) and Maximum Turbo Power (MTP) number to better indicate power draw from this hybrid design. What this means for laptops, where battery life is a factor, 12th Gen Intel chips will be smarter about how they draw power during low-impact workloads. Thread Director: Only on Windows 11All models except the i7-4770K additionally supported Intel TSX-NI at launch, but support was disabled in later stepping and microcode updates, due to the incorrect implementation, that could not be solved by microcode without hurting performance or fixing it fully. To complete our test bench we used a Radeon RX 6900 XT for all testing, and with that, let's jump into the results... Certain demanding applications, like Adobe Premiere, can be operated on an i5 processor. Of course, the advantages become more pronounced when utilizing an i7, particularly when it comes to gaming. The most recent desktop i7 variants have increased core count and threads, accompanied by turbo frequencies surpassing 5GHz. While an i5 can manage lighter tasks, an i7 proves optimal performance for video and audio editing, solidifying its prowess in these domains.

Intel to Bid Farewell to LGA1366 with Core i7-995X Extreme Edition". techpowerup.com. April 5, 2011 . Retrieved March 14, 2020.These will be compared apples to apples with other laptop chips running at the same configuration, which gives us the best look at how these CPUs compare in a fair benchmark battle. The 12900K boasts a substantial 30MB L3 cache, 14MB L2 cache, and 1.4MB L1 cache. How this affects gaming and workstation tasks is uncertain, especially how the OS’s kernel scheduler manages the “big” and “little” cores in the 12th gen CPUs regarding cache allocation. This might lead to smoother multitasking and better workstation performance, not just heavy-duty gaming. Universal cable connectivity for a simple, reliable connection that provides incredible performance.

If you are not planning to use your laptop for gaming or tasks that require graphics power, then you can go for a laptop with integrated graphics card. This card should be enough for media consumption and casual, light gaming.

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Supports faster frequencies and higher bandwidth and throughput leading to enhanced workflow and productivity. If the Intel® processors number includes letters such as HX, HK, H, U, P, G7, NG7, G4, G1, Y, HQ, or M in the product line suffix, then these processors are laptop processors. Refer to the comparison charts for Intel® Core™ Laptop Processor Family. If we compare with the previous generations, the Core i5 and Core i7 exhibited substantial disparities. However, over the last few iterations, Intel has progressively muddled the distinctions between these two ranges. Core i5 processors have evolved into versatile, dependable workhorses suitable for a broad spectrum of tasks, including gaming, productivity, and a multitude of applications. Their consistent performance and commendable value remain key attributes. The final compute workload we'll look at is Agisoft Metashape's photogrammetry benchmark, where Alder Lake is again the chart topping configuration. Performance gains here aren't as strong as previous Adobe suite tests, but we're still seeing at least a 10 percent performance gain over the next best configuration tested which is a respectable result. Power Consumption