Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i7-12700 vs Intel Core i7-12700K

Intel Core i7-12700 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Intel Core i7-12700K is about 1.1% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-12700K is 6.5% higher
Gaming differenceIntel Core i7-12700K is 1.1% higher
Value differenceIntel Core i7-12700K is 5.1% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7-12700 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i7-12700K is about 15.6% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i7-12700 has a 10 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i7-12700Intel Core i7-12700K
Current used price$197$209.79
Current new price$388.5$329.99
Relative gaming performance6566
Gaming performance per dollar0.330.314
Cinebench R23 multi19,75622,840
Cinebench R23 single1,8681,930
Cores / threads12 / 2012 / 20
Socket--
TDP180 W190 W
Release year20222021
Qualified sales106
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