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Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-7500

Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-7500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the more expensive Core i5-7500 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1766 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-7500.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 26% better in Dota 2 than Core i5-7500 - 251 vs 199 FPS
  • Up to 0% cheaper than Core i5-7500 - €262.5 vs €262.99
  • Up to 20% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i5-7500 - €1.05 vs €1.32 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500 - 20 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Dota 2.
Dota 2

Dota 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

251

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.05/FPS

100%

Price, €

€262.5

100%

FPS and Value Winner

INTEL Core i7-12700KF 3,6 GHz LGA1700 Tra

Buy for 262.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4346 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-7500 Logo
Core i5-7500

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

199

79%

Value, €/FPS

€1.32/FPS

79%

Price, €

€262.99

99%

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-7500 Logo
Core i5-7500

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i5-7500 Logo
Core i5-7500

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1270

50%

Multi-Core

3478

25%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-12700KF

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Intel Core i5-7500 Logo

Intel Core i5-7500

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJan 3rd, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores4
20
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-12700KF or Core i5-7500

Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking

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