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Processor

Intel Core i7-12700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

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Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is 5% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i7-12700K leads on 1 parameters, AMD Ryzen 7 7700 on 4.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Key differences

Intel Core i7-12700K

Strengths

  • Cores and threads

Trade-offs

  • Power efficiency
  • Platform freshness
  • L3 cache

AMD Ryzen 7 7700

Strengths

  • Power efficiency
  • Platform freshness
  • L3 cache

Trade-offs

  • Cores and threads

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    124
    130

  • Cores and threads

    12/20
    8/16

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    65 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    AM5 · DDR5

  • L3 cache

    25 MB
    32 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-12700KAMD Ryzen 7 7700

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-12700KSide BAMD Ryzen 7 7700
Performance index124130better
Cores / threads12/20better8/16
Base clock3.6 GHz3.8 GHzbetter
Boost clock5.0 GHz5.3 GHzbetter
L3 cache25 MB32 MBbetter
Power draw (TDP)125 W65 Wbetter
SocketLGA1700AM5
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Process nodeIntel 7TSMC 5 nm
ReleasedQ4 2021Q1 2023

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