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Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-12700K

Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-7640X

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 112W

Buy for 298.48 on Amazon

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Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17 minutes ago

Core i5-7640X

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 112W

Buy for 298.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 minutes ago

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Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-7640X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1592 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-7640X.

Advantages of Core i5-7640X

  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 112 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 7% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-7640X - 229 vs 214 FPS
  • Up to 38% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $168.01 vs $268.90
  • Up to 42% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-7640X - $0.81 vs $1.39 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 20 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Escape From Tarkov

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Core i5-7640X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

214

93%

Value, €/FPS

€1.39/FPS

58%

Price, €

€298.48

62%

Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 112W

Buy for 298.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

229

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.81/FPS

100%

Price, €

€186.49

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 186.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Core i5-7640X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Core i5-7640X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1761

70%

Multi-Core

5275

39%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo

Core i5-7640X

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Jun 26th, 2017Release Date
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
4Threads
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
Multiplier36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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