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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1403 days newer than Core i7-8700.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 11% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-8700 - 466 vs 420 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700 - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
466
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.46/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
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-8700
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | 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 |
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i7-8700
Battlefield IV, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
205 FPS
€4.38/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€898
In Stock
205 FPS
€4.24/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€869
In Stock
159 FPS
€5.66/FPS
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Core i7-8700
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€899.99
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159 FPS
€6.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-8700
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€976.99
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