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Core i7-12700K vs FX-8350

Core i7-12700K vs FX-8350: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8350

4.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8350 Logo
AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition Processor

Buy for $112.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8350

4.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8350 Logo
AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition Processor

Buy for $112.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper FX-8350 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8350 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3299 days newer than the cheaper FX-8350.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 14% better in F1 22 than FX-8350 - 288 vs 253 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8350 - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8350 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-8350

  • Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $112.99 vs $229.99
  • Up to 44% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i7-12700K - $0.45 vs $0.8 per FPS
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

288

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.8/FPS

56%

Price, $

$229.99

49%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012


FPS

253

87%

Value, $/FPS

$0.45/FPS

100%

Price, $

$112.99

100%

Value Winner

AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition Processor

Buy for $112.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012


Single-Core

488

19%

Multi-Core

1995

14%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

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AMD FX-8350 Logo

AMD FX-8350

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 23rd, 2012
Core i7CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores8
20
Threads8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0x
Multiplier20.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or FX-8350

F1 22, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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