The Core i7-12700KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770S and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $81.03 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770S
- Up to 43% cheaper – $108.96 vs $189.99
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-3770S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$189.99
57%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
70%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
81%
Min 1% FPS
115
83%
Price, $
$108.96
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-3770S 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 i7-12700KF vs Core i7-3770S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-3770S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
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%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
