Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i7-8559U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1309 days newer than Core i7-8559U.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8559U
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 23% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-8559U - 250 vs 203 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8559U - 16 vs 8 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
250
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.04/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$259.04
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8559U | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Apr 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Iris Pro Plus | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |