The Core i5-12600KF is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700 and it's also a better value for money, as it's €141.35 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700
- Up to 46% cheaper than the Core i7-12700 – €168.64 vs €309.99
- A better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i7-12700
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than the Core i5-12600KF – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-12700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€168.64
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.80/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
99%
Min 1% FPS
137
99%
Price, €
€309.99
54%
Value, €/FPS
€1.49/FPS
54%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-12700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-12700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-12700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
57%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
$264.00 | MSRP | $349.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
