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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1766 days newer than Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 8% better in Valheim than Core i7-7700K - 220 vs 203 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 91 vs 125 Watts
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
220
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.98/FPS
100%
Price, €
€214.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K processor 20 MB Smart Cache Box
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 91 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 37.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i7-7700K
Valheim, 1920 x 1080, Highest
86 FPS
€10.44/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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86 FPS
€10.1/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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