Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3952 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - CA$117.91 vs CA$269.99
- Up to 30% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i5-12600K - CA$1.02 vs CA$1.46 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 59% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-2600 - 185 vs 116 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 16 vs 8 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
116
62%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.02/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$117.91
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$117.91 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10298 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
185
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.46/FPS
69%
Price, CA$
CA$269.99
43%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$269.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10308 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |