Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 1485 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8700.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 6% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-8700 - 187 vs 177 FPS
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i7-8700 - €280.81 vs €512.45
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Single-Core
1513
63.81273724167018%
Multi-Core
5905
60.744779343688926%
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
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Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |