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Core i7-10700K vs Core i5-12600

Core i7-10700K vs Core i5-12600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for CA$557.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for CA$216.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for CA$557.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for CA$216.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600 is 635 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600 - 16 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600

  • Performs up to 6% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-10700K - 530 vs 501 FPS
  • Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - CA$216.47 vs CA$557.68
  • Up to 63% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-10700K - CA$0.41 vs CA$1.11 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of DOOM Eternal.
DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

501

94.52830188679245%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.11/FPS

36.93693693693693%

Price, CA$

CA$557.68

38%

Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for CA$557.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

530

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.41/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$216.47

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for CA$216.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

71.95276254744833%

Multi-Core

8142

83.75681514247505%

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

9721

100%

Intel Core i7-10700K

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Intel Core i5-12600

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier33.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

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