The Core i7-12700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 1700X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $24.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 1700X
- Up to 11% cheaper – $195.00 vs $219.99
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 1700X 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, $
$219.99
88%
Value, $/FPS
$1.04/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 1700X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 1700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 1700X 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 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
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.0 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 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
