Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i7-7800X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1592 days newer than Core i7-7800X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 26% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-7800X - 694 vs 551 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7800X - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
694
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.31/FPS
100%
Price, €
€213.4
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i7-7800X |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |