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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1491 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8700K.
Advantages of Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 95 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 Deathloop than Core i7-8700K - 194 vs 180 FPS
- Up to 4% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - CA$268.04 vs CA$277.98
- Up to 10% better value when playing Deathloop than Core i7-8700K - CA$1.38 vs CA$1.54 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700K - 16 vs 12 threads
Deathloop
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
194
100%
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CA$1.38/FPS
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Price, CA$
CA$268.04
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FPS and Value Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tra
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Core i7-8700K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-8700K | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 10 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 37.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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