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Core i7-4770K vs Core i5-12600KF

Core i7-4770K vs Core i5-12600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 130.24 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 130.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4770K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3077 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4770K.

Advantages of Core i7-4770K

  • Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 84 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 13% better in Saints Row than Core i7-4770K - 179 vs 159 FPS
  • Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-4770K - $117.33 vs $241.88
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i7-4770K - $0.73 vs $1.69 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4770K - 16 vs 8 threads
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Saints Row

Saints Row

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo
Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


FPS

159

89%

Value, €/FPS

€1.69/FPS

43%

Price, €

€268.49

48%

Intel Core i7 I7-4770K 3.5 GHz Processor BXF80646I74770K

Buy for 268.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

179

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.73/FPS

100%

Price, €

€130.24

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 130.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo
Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo
Core i7-4770K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


Single-Core

1265

51%

Multi-Core

4058

34%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i7-4770K Logo

Core i7-4770K

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Jun 2nd, 2013Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i5
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
8Threads
16
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
84 W
TDP125 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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