The Core i7-12700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600K, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's €216.14 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Up to 76% cheaper – €68.97 vs €285.11
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-2600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, €
€285.11
24%
Value, €/FPS
€1.37/FPS
29%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
82%
Min 1% FPS
115
84%
Price, €
€68.97
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-2600K 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 i7-12700 vs Core i7-2600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i7-2600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $349.00 | MSRP | $317.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
