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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 3% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i5-7600 - 273 vs 265 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - CA$134.16 vs CA$232.38
- Up to 40% better value when playing Dishonored 2 than Core i5-12600KF - CA$0.51 vs CA$0.85 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Dishonored 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
273
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.85/FPS
60%
Price, CA$
CA$232.38
57%
FPS Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tra
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Updated 121 minutes ago
Core i5-7600
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
265
97.06959706959707%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.51/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$134.16
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5 i5-7600 Quad-Core (4 Core) 3.50 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack-Tray Packaging CM8067702868011
Buy for CA$134.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 122 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-7600
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-7600
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1373
55.542071197411005%
Multi-Core
3812
31.67165171153207%
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i5-7600 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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