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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1525 days newer than Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i9-7940X - 390 vs 349 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 28 vs 16 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
390
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
Price, €
€202.51
100%
FPS and Value Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,6GHz LGA1700 Box
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 10 | Cores | 14 |
| 16 | Threads | 28 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 165 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i9-7940X
Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic
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