Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-860 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 4440 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-860.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 10% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-860 - 275 vs 250 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-860 - 20 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-860
- Up to 84% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - €45.78 vs €284.56
- Up to 83% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-12700K - €0.18 vs €1.03 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
275
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.03/FPS
17%
Price, €
€284.56
16%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-860 |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |