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Core i7-12700K vs FX-8320E

Core i7-12700K vs FX-8320E: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $409

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms FX-8320E on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 2620 days newer than FX-8320E.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 145% better in The Callisto Protocol than FX-8320E - 174 vs 71 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8320E - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320E doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-8320E

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 95 vs 125 Watts
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The Callisto Protocol

The Callisto Protocol

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

174

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.53/FPS

100%

Price, €

€266.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


FPS

71

41%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

443

18%

Multi-Core

1680

12%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 2nd, 2014
Core i7CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores8
20
Threads8
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0x
Multiplier16.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i7-12700K or FX-8320E

The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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