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In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1525 days newer than Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 10% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i9-7960X - 538 vs 487 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 32 vs 20 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
538
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.87/FPS
100%
Price, €
€469
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9-7960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 12 | Cores | 16 |
| 20 | Threads | 32 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 165 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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