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Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-7700K

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

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 218.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 543 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 218.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 543 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1766 days newer than Core i7-7700K.

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 12% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-7700K - 279 vs 250 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 20 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Core i7-7700K

  • Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 91 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

279

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.78/FPS

100%

Price, €

€218.72

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 218.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 543 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

250

90%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2536

100%

Multi-Core

13687

100%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1591

63%

Multi-Core

5145

38%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Core i7-12700KF

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Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Core i7-7700K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJan 3rd, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores4
20
Threads8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
125 WTDP
91 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
42.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD 630
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i7-12700KF or Core i7-7700K

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