CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C/20T · 190 W · Launched Oct 2021CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
55.3
1.11× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
65.2
1.30× ref
CPU single-thread
49.4
0.99× ref
CPU gaming
48.9
0.98× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
49.9
1.00× ref
Street price
$335
295 €
CPU overall per $100
16.5
TDP
190 W
CPU overall per watt
0.29
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 10.0k | – | points | 1 avg. | 67.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 288 | 257–307 | samples/min | 80 runs | 73.9 | 8 Nov 2025 – 3 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 305 | 286–344 | samples/min | 45 runs | 72.4 | 11 Mar 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 13.6k | 11.9k–16.1k | points | 157 runs | 59.0 | 17 Jul 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 14.8k | 8,378–17.7k | points | 154 runs | 60.8 | 7 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 73.4k | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 56.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 3,325 | – | points | 1 avg. | 66.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 7,801 | – | points | 2 avg. | 66.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 19.8k | – | points | 2 avg. | 64.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 20.5 | – | fps | 2 avg. | 56.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 34.2k | – | points | 12372 avg. | 66.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 49.9 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 73.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 19.6k | – | vsamples | 45 avg. | 71.2 | 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 | 1,045 | – | points | 1 avg. | 48.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 784 | – | points | 1 avg. | 53.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,643 | 2,436–2,805 | points | 153 runs | 56.6 | 17 Jul 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,290 | 2,114–2,472 | points | 128 runs | 51.0 | 7 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 6,270 | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 44.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 272 | – | points | 1 avg. | 46.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 736 | – | points | 2 avg. | 49.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 1,851 | – | points | 2 avg. | 47.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,002 | – | points | 12372 avg. | 48.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 79.7 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 50.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 65.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 48.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 9,080 | – | points | 5 avg. | 50.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 7,996 | – | points | 10 avg. | 48.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 8,395 | – | points | 233 avg. | 47.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 11.6k | – | points | 331 avg. | 68.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 78.2k | – | points | 23 avg. | 44.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 7,338 | – | points | 53 avg. | 50.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 77.2k | – | points | 10 avg. | 47.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data125 runs3 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser592 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026