The Core i9-12900KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $100.66 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- Up to 36% cheaper – $178.33 vs $278.99
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 91 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-12900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
$278.99
63%
Value, $/FPS
$1.31/FPS
71%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
90%
Min 1% FPS
126
91%
Price, $
$178.33
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.93/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $564.00 | 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 | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
