Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7640X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7640X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 1653 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7640X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - $188.88 vs $249.99
- Up to 13% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-12700F - $1.2 vs $1.38 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 15% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i5-7640X - 181 vs 158 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 20 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
158
87%
Value, $/FPS
$1.2/FPS
100%
Price, $
$188.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $188.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18123 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
181
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.38/FPS
86%
Price, $
$249.99
75%
FPS Winner
Buy for $249.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18123 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700F |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |