Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Core i7-7700K
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 91 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 7% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-7700K - 336 vs 314 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 24 vs 8 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
314
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.95/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$299.34
100%
Value Winner
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7700K | vs | Core i9-12900K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |