The Intel Core i7-12700K delivers a top performance in the test and can convince all around. Naturally, the integrated graphics unit can only be used for gaming to a very limited extent. But in combination with a current high-end graphics card, its performance level is on par with that of the more expensive Intel Core i9-12900...

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is only marginally slower than the Core i9-12900KF in gaming, requires less power and costs over 200 euros less. In terms of gaming performance, acquisition costs and efficiency, it can beat its direct competitor, the Ryzen 9 5900X; only in application performance does AMD still have the edge on average. Current price: 405 euros