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Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-7740X

Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-7740X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel 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 119.17 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel 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 119.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1592 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7740X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Core i7-7740X - 189 vs 185 FPS
  • Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $107.36 vs $153.51
  • Up to 32% better value when playing Stray than Core i7-7740X - $0.63 vs $0.92 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 16 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X

  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 112 vs 125 Watts
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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

189

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

100%

Price, €

€119.17

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 119.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

185

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.92/FPS

68%

Price, €

€170.4

69%

Intel Core i7-7740x Processor Tray (CM8067702868631)

Buy for 170.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1634

66%

Multi-Core

5277

44%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 26th, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads8
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
125 WTDP
112 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0xMultiplier
43.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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