The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $198.11 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700
- Up to 66% cheaper – $102.50 vs $300.61
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-7700
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, $
$300.61
34%
Value, $/FPS
$1.29/FPS
39%
Core i7-7700
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
202
87%
Min 1% FPS
138
87%
Price, $
$102.5
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.5/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-7700 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Very High
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+3
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Very High
1920x1080
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High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
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Extreme
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-7700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-7700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
30 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 | No |
