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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-990X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 3988 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 17% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-990X - 182 vs 155 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Up to 33% cheaper than Core i7-12700 - $130.17 vs $194.13
- Up to 21% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-12700 - $0.93 vs $1.18 per FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-12700
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
182
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.18/FPS
78%
Price, €
€215.48
67%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) i7-12700 Dodeca-core (12 Core) 2.10 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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In Stock
Updated 156 minutes ago
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
155
85%
Value, €/FPS
€0.93/FPS
100%
Price, €
€144.49
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM
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In Stock
Updated 156 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-12700
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700 | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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