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AvailabilityMSRP $289
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1766 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Core i7-7700K
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 91 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 18% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-7700K - 249 vs 211 FPS
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$244.99 vs CA$299.34
- Up to 31% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-7700K - CA$0.98 vs CA$1.42 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 16 vs 8 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)
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Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
249
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.98/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7700K | vs | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i7-7700K or Core i5-12600K
With selected game settings
160 FPS
CA$14.87/FPS
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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