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Core i7-7700K vs Core i9-12900K

Core i7-7700K vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $250 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 200 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $250 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 200 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of Stray.
Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

185

97%

Value, $/FPS

$1.35/FPS

100%

Price, $

$250

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $250 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

189

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.75/FPS

77%

Price, $

$329.99

75%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 200 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

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Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

59%

Multi-Core

5105

33%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

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Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i9-12900K

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Kaby LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
16
8Threads
24
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
91 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
42.0x
Multiplier32.0x
HD 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-7700K or Core i9-12900K

Stray, 1920 x 1080, High

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