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Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-4770K

Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-4770K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $264

Availability

MSRP in USD: $350

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i7-4770K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3077 days newer than Core i7-4770K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 30% better in Rust than Core i7-4770K - 245 vs 189 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4770K - 16 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4770K

  • Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 84 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

245

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.83/FPS

100%

Price, €

€202.51

100%

FPS and Value Winner

INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,6GHz LGA1700 Box

Buy for 202.51 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo
Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


FPS

189

77%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo
Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo
Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


Single-Core

1265

51%

Multi-Core

4058

34%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Intel Core i5-12600KF

vs
Intel Core i7-4770K Logo

Intel Core i7-4770K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 2nd, 2013
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
125 WTDP
84 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
37.0x
Multiplier35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4600
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i7-4770K

Rust, 1920 x 1080, High

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