Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i7-2960XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3714 days newer than Core i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 55 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 11% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-2960XM - 332 vs 298 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2960XM - 16 vs 8 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
332
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.51/FPS
100%
Price, €
€169.75
100%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2960XM | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
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Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |