The Core i5-10600KF is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
The Core i7-12700F is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-10600KF vs Core i7-12700F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
208
92%
Min 1% FPS
142
92%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
226
100%
Min 1% FPS
154
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10600KF vs Core i7-12700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600KF vs Core i7-12700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
51%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $324.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
