Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 3988 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 13% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-990X - 295 vs 260 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
295
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.98/FPS
100%
Price, €
€289.26
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700 | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
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Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |