The Core i7-12700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $15.76 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- Up to 8% cheaper – $187.90 vs $203.66
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 91 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
$203.66
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.96/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
90%
Min 1% FPS
126
91%
Price, $
$187.9
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
98%
Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
