Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 1827 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Up to 27% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - CA$247.88 vs CA$339.0
- Up to 17% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-12700F - CA$2.25 vs CA$2.71 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 14% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-7700K - 125 vs 110 FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 20 vs 8 threads
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
110
88%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.25/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$247.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$247.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 52 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
125
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.71/FPS
83%
Price, CA$
CA$339
73%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$339 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 51 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700F |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |