Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 4440 days newer than Core i7-870.
Advantages of Core i7-870
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 63% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-870 - 98 vs 60 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-870 - 16 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
98
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.5/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-870 | vs | Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |