The Core i5-12600 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700F, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $69.35 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- Up to 33% cheaper – $143.24 vs $212.59
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-12700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€143.24
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€212.59
67%
Value, €/FPS
€1.02/FPS
68%
Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-12700F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-12700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-12700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
18 MB
72%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
64%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$233.00 | MSRP | $324.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 18 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
