The Core i5-12600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7600, however, it's the same value for money, as it's CA$109.84 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7600
- Up to 45% cheaper – CA$134.16 vs CA$244.00
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-7600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244
54%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
62%
Core i5-7600
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
186
89%
Min 1% FPS
123
89%
Price, CA$
CA$134.16
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.72/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-7600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-7600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-7600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-7600
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
