Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3952 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 119% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2600S - 169 vs 77 FPS
- Up to 25% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $129.57 vs $171.83
- Up to 66% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2600S - $0.85 vs $2.48 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 16 vs 8 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
169
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
100%
Price, €
€143.82
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600S | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |