How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 64.5/100 overall; Intel Core i7-12700K scores 63/100. AMD Ryzen 7 7700 wins 11 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-12700K wins 7.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the Intel Core i7-12700K?

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 advantages: Stronger gaming score: 66 vs 58; 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm; 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; 47% higher iGPU clock: 2,200 MHz vs 1,500 MHz; 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20; Lower launch price: $329 vs $409. Intel Core i7-12700K advantages: 116% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 88 W; 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8; 50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB; 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16; 22% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 18,300.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 or Intel Core i7-12700K?

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 launched cheaper at $329, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-12700K.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 vs Intel Core i7-12700K

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 7700

$329

Intel

Intel Core i7-12700K

$409

71.9Single-core69.4

58.6Multi-core61.5

66Gaming58.1

11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 77007 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.5 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+8) and Single-core (+3). Intel Core i7-12700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700

Stronger gaming score: 66 vs 58
50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
47% higher iGPU clock: 2,200 MHz vs 1,500 MHz
40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Lower launch price: $329 vs $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K

116% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 88 W
50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
22% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 18,300

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 7700	Intel Core i7-12700K
Announced	2023	2021
Socket	AM5	LGA1700
Process	5 nm+50%	10 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	88 W	190 W+116%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 7700	Intel Core i7-12700K
Cores	8	12+50%
Performance cores	8	8
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	16	20+25%
Base clock	3.8 GHz+6%	3.6 GHz
Boost clock	5.3 GHz+6%	5 GHz
L2 cache	8 MB	12 MB+50%
L3 cache	32 MB+28%	25 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 7700	Intel Core i7-12700K
iGPU	AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2)	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	2,200 MHz+47%	1,500 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 7700	Intel Core i7-12700K
Memory support	DDR5-5200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 7700	Intel Core i7-12700K
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	28+40%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 versus Intel Core i7-12700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 7 7700	Intel Core i7-12700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,700+8%	2,500
Geekbench 6 (multi)	15,300+7%	14,300
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,900	1,950+3%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	18,300	22,400+22%
PassMark	34,500	34,500

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