According to Twitter User @TUM_APISAK, the upcoming Intel Core i7-12700K now also tested by CPU-Z, it scored 800.2 points in CPU-Z in a single-threaded benchmark. Just 25 points below the i9-12900K.
The Core i7-12700K CPU (12 cores/20-threads) is to offer fewer cores than 12900K (16-cores/24-threads). Intel Core i7-12700K has a multi-threaded benchmark at 9423 points, nearly to beat AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 9500 points.
Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake-S desktop processors are set to be announced on October 28th, and release date on November 4th. Stay tuned for more info.