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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 7 7700X

The Core i7-12700 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $147.99 more expensive!

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$379.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 14% cheaper – $379.99 vs $232.00

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$232.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 months newer
Up to 2% better value for money
Up to 14% more expensive – $232.00 vs $379.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core i7-12700

345FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

411FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

219FPS

224FPS

682FPS

745FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-12700

717FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

790FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-12700

256FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

301FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-12700

552FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

572FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-12700

331FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

322FPS

Diablo IV2023

Core i7-12700

355FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

374FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-12700

55%

Ryzen 7 7700X

68%

Ryzen 7 7700X ranks 13 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-12700

Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i7-12700 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-12700

Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i7-12700 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-12700

25 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X

32 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X has 7 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 114% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-12700

4.9 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X

5.4 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-12700

65W

Ryzen 7 7700X

105W

Core i7-12700 draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-12700

$379.99

Ryzen 7 7700X

$232.00

Ryzen 7 7700X is $147.99 cheaper.

Core i7-12700Ryzen 7 7700X

LGA1700

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AM5

Alder Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

Integrated GPUhelp

Radeon Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 24% faster than the Core i7-12700 on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 55/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Core i7-12700?expand_more

24% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 68/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-12700 and Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-12700 scores 55/100, Ryzen 7 7700X scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.