The Core i5-12600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-875K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $4.48 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-875K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-875K
- Up to 3% cheaper – $156.77 vs $161.25
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-875K 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, €
€161.25
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
100%
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
80%
Min 1% FPS
113
82%
Price, €
€156.77
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.93/FPS
83%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-875K 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 i7-875K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-875K 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
73%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-875K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $353.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
