AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Intel Core i7-12700K
74.9Single-core69.4
61.2Multi-core61.5
66.6Gaming58.1
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+8) and Single-core (+6). 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 7700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 69
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 58
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 47% higher iGPU clock: 2,200 MHz vs 1,500 MHz
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
- 34% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 142 W
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 15% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 19,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 190 W+34% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+25% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+8% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+28% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | 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
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780+11% | 2,500 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000+12% | 14,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970+1% | 1,950 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 22,400+15% |
| PassMark | 36,500+6% | 34,500 |
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