Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $250.0 vs $329.99
- Up to 23% better value when playing Stray than Core i9-12900K - $1.35 vs $1.75 per FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 91 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Core i7-7700K - 189 vs 185 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 24 vs 8 threads
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
189
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.75/FPS
77%
Price, $
$329.99
75%
FPS Winner
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In Stock
Updated 200 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |