The Core i5-12600K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $20.08 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i7-7700K – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- Up to 13% cheaper than the Core i5-12600K – $135.77 vs $155.85
- A slightly better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i5-12600K
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than the Core i5-12600K – 91 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€155.85
87%
Value, €/FPS
€0.75/FPS
95%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
91%
Min 1% FPS
126
91%
Price, €
€135.77
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-7700K 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 i5-12600K vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
