The Core i5-12600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7800X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$196.04 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- Up to 73% cheaper – CA$73.00 vs CA$269.04
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-7800X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$269.04
27%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.28/FPS
30%
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
88%
Min 1% FPS
123
89%
Price, CA$
CA$73
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.39/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-7800X 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 i5-12600KF vs Core i7-7800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-7800X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
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 i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
41%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
82%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
$264.00 | MSRP | $383.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
