The Core i7-12700 is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11500 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €21.18 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11500
- Up to 7% cheaper – €266.13 vs €287.31
Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-11500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, €
€287.31
92%
Value, €/FPS
€1.38/FPS
97%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
95%
Min 1% FPS
131
96%
Price, €
€266.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.34/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-11500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-11500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-11500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $349.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
