The Core i7-12700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 1700X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $219.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 1700X
- Up to 76% cheaper – $69.98 vs $289.97
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 7 1700X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 9th, 2022
Average FPS
227
100%
Min 1% FPS
154
100%
Price, $
$289.97
24%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
28%
Ryzen 7 1700X
Mar 2nd, 2017
Average FPS
195
86%
Min 1% FPS
134
87%
Price, $
$69.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 7 1700X 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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+2
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Very High
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+3
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Very High
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 7 1700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 7 1700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 9th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 1700X
Mar 2nd, 2017
Cores
8-core
67%
L3 Cache
16 MB
64%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 9th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
$349.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Zen |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
