Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1592 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - €155.88 vs €222.0
- Consumes up to 10% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 112 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 8% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-7740X - 221 vs 204 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 20 vs 8 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Single-Core
1634
64.68725257323833%
Multi-Core
5277
38.94752380249465%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |