Ryzen 7 7700X against Core i7-12700KF
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 7700X leads in games by 8%.
- The Core i7-12700KF has 21% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 7 7700X is 5% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i7-12700KF typically costs $24 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i7-12700KF is the better buy: 32.5 points per $100 against 29.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7700X | Core i7-12700KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 68 | 68 | level |
| Gaming | 71 | 66 | 5 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 47 | 57 | 10 ptsright |
| Single-core | 84 | 80 | 4 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 29.2 | 32.5 | 11%right |
| Typical price | $233 | $209 | $24right |
| Cores | 8 | 12 | 50%right |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 8%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 190 W | 34%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Core i7-12700KF | 66 vs 68 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 7700X | 73 vs 69 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 7 7700X | 71 vs 68 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 7700X | 71 vs 67 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i7-12700KF | 61 vs 65 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i7-12700KF | 57 vs 63 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Core i7-12700KF | 61 vs 65 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7700X | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 20 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 125 / 190 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $233 | $209 |