Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7350K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7350K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 9% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i3-7350K - 127 vs 117 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $37.73 vs $129.97
- Up to 68% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i5-12600K - $0.36 vs $1.14 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 60 vs 125 Watts
Baldur's Gate 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
127
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.14/FPS
31%
Price, €
€144.27
29%
FPS Winner
Buy for €144.27 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 73 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
117
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.36/FPS
100%
Price, €
€41.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €41.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 72 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 60 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |