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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $409
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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7800X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7800X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1592 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7800X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7800X
- Up to 26% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - CA$273.99 vs CA$369.0
- Up to 18% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-12700K - CA$1.37 vs CA$1.67 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 10% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-7800X - 221 vs 200 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7800X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7800X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
200
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.37/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$273.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-7800X Processor
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In Stock
Updated 85 minutes ago
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
221
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.67/FPS
82%
Price, CA$
CA$369
74%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
Buy for CA$369 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 85 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7800X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7800X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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