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Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 7700X: Which is Better?

Nov 2021 Alder Lake vs Sep 2022 Ryzen 7000

The verdict

Ryzen 7 7700X wins

Ryzen 7 7700X comes out ahead of Core i7-12700K on gaming, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 7 7700X leads in gaming workloads by 7.9% over Core i7-12700K. Core i7-12700K is 4.7% faster than Ryzen 7 7700X in multi-core productivity workloads. Pick Ryzen 7 7700X if your build is gaming-first; Core i7-12700K is the better choice for productivity-heavy workloads like rendering, code compilation, or virtualization.

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Specifications

Spec Core i7-12700K Ryzen 7 7700X
Cores 12 8
Threads 20 16
Boost clock 5.0 GHz 5.4 GHz
Base clock 3.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
TDP 125 W 105 W
L2 cache 12 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 25 MB 32 MB
MSRP $409 $399
Process node Intel 7 TSMC N5
Socket LGA1700 AM5
Memory DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 DDR5-5200
Launched Nov 2021 Sep 2022

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore i7-12700KRyzen 7 7700X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    +20.0%
    Core i7-12700K
    1,342
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    1,118
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −8.1%
    Core i7-12700K
    113
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    123
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −1.1%
    Core i7-12700K
    15,012
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    15,186
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −7.6%
    Core i7-12700K
    2,598
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    2,812

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core i7-12700K MSRP
$409
Difference
+$10

Core i7-12700K costs more.

Ryzen 7 7700X MSRP
$399

Frequently asked

Is the Core i7-12700K better than the Ryzen 7 7700X?
Ryzen 7 7700X comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core i7-12700K or the Ryzen 7 7700X?
Ryzen 7 7700X leads in gaming workloads by 7.9% over Core i7-12700K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core i7-12700K or the Ryzen 7 7700X?
Core i7-12700K is 4.7% faster than Ryzen 7 7700X in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core i7-12700K and the Ryzen 7 7700X?
The Core i7-12700K launched at $409, $10 more than the Ryzen 7 7700X at $399.

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