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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 11% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i7-10700K - 164 vs 148 FPS
- Up to 23% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - $129.57 vs $168.18
- Up to 30% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i7-10700K - $0.88 vs $1.26 per FPS
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
164
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
100%
Price, €
€143.82
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 37.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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