Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel Core i7-12700

Intel Core i7-12700F currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-12700 is 3.1% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-12700 is 2.7% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F is about 4.3% 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.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

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

MetricIntel Core i7-12700FIntel Core i7-12700
Current used price$199.99$206.12
Current new price$322.99$388.5
Relative gaming performance6565
Gaming performance per dollar0.3240.316
Cinebench R23 multi20,64119,756
Cinebench R23 single1,8501,868
Cores / threads12 / 2012 / 20
Socket--
TDP180 W180 W
Release year20222022
Qualified sales920
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