The Core i7-12700KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's €167.41 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 43% cheaper – €218.95 vs €386.36
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 112 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€218.95
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
91%
Min 1% FPS
126
91%
Price, €
€386.36
56%
Value, €/FPS
€2.02/FPS
51%
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-7740X 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 i7-12700KF vs Core i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-7740X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
