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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper 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 the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 10% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i7-870 - 215 vs 195 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
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - CA$68.36 vs CA$239.0
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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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Intel Core I7-870 I7 870 2.9 GHz Used Quad-Core CPU Processor 8M 95W LGA 1156
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i7-870
The Outer Worlds, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
154 FPS
CA$14.87/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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115 FPS
CA$15.4/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,770.46
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