Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·14h ago
Public
375
FPSAverage
328
FPS1% Low
29%/54°C
29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Core i7-12700K is slower than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $34.90 cheaper!
Core i7-12700K60% Score
- Up to 10% cheaper – $339.59 vs $374.49
Ryzen 7 7800X3D81% Score
- Up to 27% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 2 months newer
- Up to 16% better value for money
- Up to 10% more expensive – $374.49 vs $339.59
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a 17% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM5Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
RaphaelDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It's 35% faster than the Core i7-12700K on average across 100+ games, scoring 81/100 vs 60/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7800X3D than Core i7-12700K?expand_more
35% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 81/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-12700K and Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-12700K scores 60/100, Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 81/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the stronger pick at 81/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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