Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 12% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-7700K - 284 vs 253 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Up to 14% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - £198.88 vs £232.28
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 91 vs 125 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1571
62.07032793362307%
Multi-Core
5105
37.27910033591354%
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 91 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |