Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 1827 days newer than Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 5% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-7700K - 294 vs 281 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 - 12 vs 8 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1571
67.97922977066206%
Multi-Core
5105
56.228659544002646%
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |