Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-10700KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 635 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-10700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 8% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-10700KF - 159 vs 147 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF
- Up to 12% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - €246.88 vs €280.81
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600 - 16 vs 12 threads
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Single-Core
1700
71.69970476592155%
Multi-Core
8083
83.14988169941364%
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i7-10700KF |
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Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |