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Core i7-7700 vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i7-7700 vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-7700

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700 Logo
Intel Core i7-7700 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA 1151 100/200 Series 65W

Buy for 92.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for 164.86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

Core i7-7700

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700 Logo
Intel Core i7-7700 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA 1151 100/200 Series 65W

Buy for 92.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for 164.86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7700.

Advantages of Core i7-7700

  • Up to 44% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $83.19 vs $148.52
  • Up to 38% better value when playing Ready or Not than Core i7-12700KF - $0.35 vs $0.56 per FPS
  • 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

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 11% better in Ready or Not than Core i7-7700 - 295 vs 266 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700 - 20 vs 8 threads
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Intel Core i7-7700 Logo
Core i7-7700

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

266

90%

Value, €/FPS

€0.35/FPS

100%

Price, €

€92.34

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-7700 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA 1151 100/200 Series 65W

Buy for 92.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

295

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.56/FPS

62%

Price, €

€164.86

56%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for 164.86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

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Game Graphics

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Intel Core i7-7700 Logo
Core i7-7700

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700 Logo
Core i7-7700

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1389

55%

Multi-Core

4460

33%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

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Core i7-7700

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Core i7-12700KF

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
8Threads
20
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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