Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF - 91 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 8% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-7700K - 321 vs 298 FPS
- Up to 9% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$269.04 vs CA$296.61
- Up to 16% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-7700K - CA$0.84 vs CA$1.00 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 16 vs 8 threads
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
321
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.84/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$269.04
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7700K | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
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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 | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |