Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 13% better in Resident Evil 4 than Core i3-7350K - 202 vs 178 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 68% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $37.73 vs $116.36
- Up to 62% better value when playing Resident Evil 4 than Core i5-12600KF - $0.24 vs $0.64 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 60 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Resident Evil 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
202
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
37%
Price, €
€129.16
32%
FPS Winner
Buy for €129.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 169 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
178
88%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€41.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €41.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 168 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | 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 |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |