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

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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 For testing the i7-12700H we've run two power configurations: a long-term PL1 power limit of 45W, Intel's default spec for these chips, as well as 75W, which is a common boosted power level seen across many laptop vendors. Intel classifications are for general, educational and planning purposes only and consist of Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers. Any use made of Intel classifications are without recourse to Intel and shall not be construed as a representation or warranty regarding the proper ECCN or HTS. Your company as an importer and/or exporter is responsible for determining the correct classification of your transaction.

For productivity workloads, where time is money, you might be able to justify the cost of high-end DDR5, but you'll also want to make sure the 12900K is the fastest processor for that workload, otherwise the Ryzen 9 5950X or a Threadripper CPU might be a better investment. Shopping Shortcuts:

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Processors that support 64-bit computing on Intel® architecture require an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Interestingly, Adobe Photoshop is more sensitive to memory bandwidth and this benefits DDR5 memory as they produced the best results. That said, DDR4-3600 and 3200 CL16 were not a great deal slower than most of the DDR5 kits, but if you're after maximum performance in this application, the faster the DDR5 memory the better. Gaming Benchmarks 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 Intel Core i7 13700K is an excellent CPU by modern standards, given the price point it commands versus both the last-generation Core i9 12900K and the current-generation Core i9 13900K (and the Core i9 13900KS by proxy). In short, it delivers at a sweet spot for gamers even as the last-generation Core i9 12600K overshadowed its predecessor for gaming audiences. With eight performance cores coupled with eight efficiency cores, the nearest comparable processor is the Intel Core i9 12900K. Optimizes workloads by helping the OS scheduler intelligently distribute workloads to the optimal cores.

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. 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 3.0, AES-NI, Smart Cache, Thread Director, DL Boost, and GNA 3.0. There are only a few applications that still use a single thread or core from your computer. Most apps will use all of your processor’s threads and cores, so they run smoothly and efficiently. As mentioned above, big/Little architecture is also stylized as big.LITTLE architecture or in various other forms, is a CPU architecture developed by ARM Holdings to maximize efficiency in computer processors, which is used in Intel Alder Lake chips. In layman’s terms, there are two separate core types within the CPU: P-cores or performance cores (the big), and E-cores or efficiency cores (the little). P-cores tend to come with two threads per core, whereas E-cores usually just have a single thread each.Gen Intel® Core™ processors support the next wave of discrete graphics cards and storage devices. These devices take advantage of increased throughput coming with PCIe 5.0 as well the higher speeds and bandwidth of DDR5 memory. It also ends up beating Apple's M1 Pro by 8 percent, however the 12700H is using over twice the power of the Apple processor, so while it's a performance victory, it's not an efficiency victory by any means. Core i9 – The i9 processors are meant to be the most powerful ones here, compared to the i3, i5, and i7. The i9 processors, like the i9-12900H, have a max speed of up to 5.0GHz, which makes it a faster CPU than i7. That being said there is a minimum amount of cores that will be needed to play the most demanding games on the highest settings. As a general rule, the following guidelines are recommended when purchasing a new processor: For a pure gaming build, however, the Core i5-12600K might be a better option over the Core i7-12700K. The performance gap between the two is small in most of our gaming tests, and the Core i5 actually comes out on top in one. AMD’s Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 processors all put in a good showing, but the Alder Lake CPUs we’ve tested so far all show clear leads (albeit small ones) in most gaming tests with our test discrete card. Integrated Graphics Testing

There’s also the limited edition 14x version that comes with 32GB of RAM and an ultra durable frame literally specced to perform in outer space. Neat! On the inside, the laptop has a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H mobile processor, which is built on the Alder Lake-H architecture. The processor has a base speed of 2.3GHz and can peak at 4.7GHz, which should be sufficient for handling your demanding tasks. We also don't have a firm grasp on laptop pricing yet, although we're expecting 12700H models to be similarly priced to previous 11800H laptops, which would make the 12700H a good deal pending discounts on last-gen designs. 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. Simply put, a Core i5-equipped system will be less expensive than a Core i7-equipped PC, if all else is equal. But in most cases, if you're comparing apples to apples (that is, a desktop chip to a desktop chip, or a laptop chip to a laptop chip, and the same generation to the same generation), the Core i5 will have fewer, or dialed-down, capabilities. A Core i7 will typically be better for multitasking, media-editing and media-creation tasks, high-end gaming, and similar demanding workloads. Often, though, the price difference will be small, so it's worth playing around with the online configurator of whatever PC you're buying to see if you can afford a Core i7-powered machine.Cores +– Handles pretty much everything you can throw at it. Very good for rendering, multi-tasking, and other CPU-intensive processes as well as gaming. All other products will be delivered via the fastest available method (excluding bank holidays and weekends) and generally within 3-5 days, depending on customer location. The laptop features a 12th Gen Intel i7-12700H processor, which has 14 cores and a max boost speed of ABC, so you can expect your laptop to run through demanding tasks like gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering. Plus, paired with it, you have the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which should give you slightly better performance than the RTX 3070. All models support up to DDR5-5200, LPDDR5-6400, DDR4-3200, or LPDDR4X-4266 memory, and 20 lanes of PCI Express 4.0/3.0.