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Core i7-12700F vs Core i5-10600K

Core i7-12700F vs Core i5-10600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Generic CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2,1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for 276 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15971 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Prozessor 6 Kerne mit 4.1 GHz (bis 4,8 GHz mit Turbo Boost 3.0, LGA1200 125W Prozessor (99A5FN)

Buy for 299.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15971 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Generic CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2,1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for 276 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15971 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Prozessor 6 Kerne mit 4.1 GHz (bis 4,8 GHz mit Turbo Boost 3.0, LGA1200 125W Prozessor (99A5FN)

Buy for 299.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15971 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-10600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700F is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-10600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 9% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-10600K - 198 vs 181 FPS
  • Up to 8% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - €276.0 vs €299.16
  • Up to 16% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-10600K - €1.39 vs €1.65 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Horizon Zero Dawn.
Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

198

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.39/FPS

100%

Price, €

€276

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Generic CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2,1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for 276 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15971 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

181

91%

Value, €/FPS

€1.65/FPS

84%

Price, €

€299.16

92%

Intel Core i5-10600K Prozessor 6 Kerne mit 4.1 GHz (bis 4,8 GHz mit Turbo Boost 3.0, LGA1200 125W Prozessor (99A5FN)

Buy for 299.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15971 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

70%

Multi-Core

6838

59%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Intel Core i7-12700F

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Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Intel Core i5-10600K

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores6
20
Threads12
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
21.0xMultiplier
41.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i7-12700F or Core i5-10600K

Horizon Zero Dawn, 1920 x 1080, Ultimate

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