Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3952 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - CA$178.88 vs CA$223.3
- Up to 13% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-12600KF - CA$1.13 vs CA$1.3 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 9% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-2600K - 172 vs 158 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 16 vs 8 threads
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
158
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.13/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$178.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$178.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13781 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
172
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.3/FPS
86%
Price, CA$
CA$223.3
80%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$223.3 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13781 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 i7-2600K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
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 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |