Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 4522 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-860.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 16% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-860 - 218 vs 188 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-860 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-860 - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-860
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - CA$70.68 vs CA$421.75
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Single-Core
446
18.810628426824124%
Multi-Core
1463
15.049891986421148%
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i7-860 |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |