CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C/20T · 65 W · Launched Jan 2022CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
50.2
1.00× refest.
CPU multi-thread
55.1
1.10× ref
CPU single-thread
47.6
0.95× ref
CPU creative apps
43.9
0.88× reflow conf.
Street price
$435
307 €
CPU overall per $100
11.6
TDP
65.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.77
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 9,506 | – | points | 1 avg. | 63.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 242 | 225–276 | samples/min | 10 runs | 62.2 | 11 Nov 2025 – 24 Feb 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 255 | 209–298 | samples/min | 17 runs | 60.6 | 20 Apr 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 12.1k | 9,323–14.5k | points | 170 runs | 52.5 | 5 Jun 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 13.3k | 9,614–15.5k | points | 184 runs | 54.6 | 25 Jul 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 61.2k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 47.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 2,610 | – | points | 1 avg. | 51.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 5,786 | – | points | 1 avg. | 49.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 15.3k | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 17.7 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 49.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 30.1k | – | points | 4579 avg. | 58.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 16.6k | – | vsamples | 39 avg. | 60.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,011 | – | points | 1 avg. | 46.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 745 | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,488 | 2,348–2,601 | points | 159 runs | 53.3 | 5 Jun 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,192 | 1,971–2,314 | points | 175 runs | 48.8 | 25 Jul 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 6,145 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 43.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 271 | – | points | 1 avg. | 45.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 726 | – | points | 1 avg. | 49.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 1,898 | – | points | 1 avg. | 49.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 3,842 | – | points | 4579 avg. | 46.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 6,984 | – | points | 13 avg. | 39.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 8,301 | – | points | 13 avg. | 49.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
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CPU single-thread index
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Geekbench Multi-Core 7
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Geekbench Single-Core 7
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Geekbench Multi-Core 6
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Geekbench Single-Core 6
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Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data27 runs9 Oct 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser688 runs4 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench2 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026