The Core i5-12500 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
The Core i5-12500 is better in every way
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
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Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
92%
Min 1% FPS
126
93%
Price, $
$181.19
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
100%
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-7700K 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 i5-12500 vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
