Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 1674 days newer than Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Core i7-7740X - 189 vs 185 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
189
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.63/FPS
100%
Price, €
€307.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 71 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Single-Core
1634
68.91606916912694%
Multi-Core
5277
54.2845386277132%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |