Ryzen 7 7700 against Core i7-12700K
Core i7-12700K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 7700 leads in games by 5%.
- The Core i7-12700K has 24% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 7 7700 and Core i7-12700K are level on single-core.
- The Ryzen 7 7700 typically costs $10 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7700 | Core i7-12700K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 66 | 68 | 2 ptsright |
| Gaming | 69 | 66 | 3 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 46 | 57 | 11 ptsright |
| Single-core | 82 | 80 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 30.1 | 29.7 | 1%left |
| Typical price | $219 | $229 | $10left |
| Cores | 8 | 12 | 50%right |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5 GHz | 6%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 190 W | 116%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i7-12700K | 70 vs 72 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i7-12700K | 65 vs 68 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 7700 | 71 vs 69 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 7700 | 69 vs 67 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i7-12700K | 60 vs 65 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i7-12700K | 55 vs 63 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i7-12700K | 64 vs 66 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i7-12700K | 59 vs 65 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7700 | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 190 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $219 | $229 |