Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - €180.79 vs €280.99
- Up to 32% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-12700F - €1.46 vs €2.14 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 6% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-10600K - 131 vs 124 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
124
94%
Value, €/FPS
€1.46/FPS
100%
Price, €
€180.79
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €180.79 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 220 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
131
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.14/FPS
68%
Price, €
€280.99
64%
FPS Winner
Buy for €280.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 219 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700F |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |