Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-560 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-560 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 4085 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-560.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 34% better in Lost Ark than Core i3-560 - 298 vs 222 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-560 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-560
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $43.86 vs $146.96
- Up to 60% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i7-12700KF - $0.22 vs $0.55 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
298
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.55/FPS
40%
Price, €
€163.13
29%
FPS Winner
Buy for €163.13 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 112 minutes ago
Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010
FPS
222
74%
Value, €/FPS
€0.22/FPS
100%
Price, €
€48.69
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €48.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 112 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF | vs | Intel Core i3-560 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Aug 29th, 2010 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |