Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i7-7700 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1766 days newer than Core i7-7700.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 11% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-7700 - 185 vs 167 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700 - 16 vs 8 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1389
56.693877551020414%
Multi-Core
4460
37.822252374491185%
Intel Core i7-7700 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |