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Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-12700

Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-12700: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 451.7 on Amazon

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Updated 167 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) i7-12700 Dodeca-core (12 Core) 2.10 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 215.47 on Amazon

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Updated 167 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 451.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 167 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) i7-12700 Dodeca-core (12 Core) 2.10 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 215.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 167 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7920X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700 is 1598 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7920X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7920X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700 - 24 vs 16 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700

  • Performs up to 7% better in Rocket League than Core i9-7920X - 765 vs 714 FPS
  • Up to 52% cheaper than Core i9-7920X - $194.12 vs $406.94
  • Up to 56% better value when playing Rocket League than Core i9-7920X - $0.28 vs $0.63 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i9-7920X - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7920X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Rocket League.
Rocket League

Rocket League

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


FPS

714

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

44%

Price, €

€451.7

47%

Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 451.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 167 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

765

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.28/FPS

100%

Price, €

€215.47

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) i7-12700 Dodeca-core (12 Core) 2.10 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 215.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 167 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


Single-Core

1364

59%

Multi-Core

9102

84%

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2293

100%

Multi-Core

10780

100%

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Intel Core i9-7920X

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Intel Core i7-12700

Sep 10th, 2017Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i7
SkylakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores8
24
Threads16
2.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.1 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
29.0x
Multiplier21.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

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