Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 1485 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - CA$302.58 vs CA$425.01
- Up to 22% better value when playing Battlefield 2042 than Core i5-12600 - CA$1.84 vs CA$2.36 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 10% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-8700 - 180 vs 164 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
FPS
164
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.84/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$302.58
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$302.58 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 181 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
180
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.36/FPS
77%
Price, CA$
CA$425.01
71%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$425.01 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 180 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
---|---|---|
Jan 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |