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Core i7-10700KF vs Core i5-12500

Core i7-10700KF vs Core i5-12500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$349.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74106 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for CA$241.35 on Amazon

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Updated 74106 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$349.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74106 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for CA$241.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74106 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12500 - 16 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500

  • Performs up to 15% better in Dead Island 2 than Core i7-10700KF - 190 vs 165 FPS
  • Up to 31% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - CA$241.35 vs CA$349.5
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Dead Island 2.
Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

165

86.8421052631579%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$349.5

69%

Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$349.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74106 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

190

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$241.35

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for CA$241.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74106 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1700

73.56122890523584%

Multi-Core

8083

89.02962881374602%

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2311

100%

Multi-Core

9079

100%

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Intel Core i7-10700KF

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Intel Core i5-12500

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-10700KF or Core i5-12500

Dead Island 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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