The Core i7-12700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7500T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $220.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7500T
- Up to 85% cheaper – $40.00 vs $260.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-7500T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, $
$260
15%
Value, $/FPS
$1.25/FPS
18%
Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-7500T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-7500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-7500T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-7500T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
67%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7500T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $349.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
