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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3952 days newer than Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 9% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-2600S - 273 vs 251 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
273
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
100%
Price, €
€206.25
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-2600S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i7-2600S
Monster Hunter: World, 1920 x 1080, Highest
32 FPS
€18.59/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€594.9
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40 FPS
€16/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€639.9
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139 FPS
€8.85/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,229.9
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32 FPS
€20.81/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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€666
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