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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3643 days newer than Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 17% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-3960X - 535 vs 459 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3960X - 16 vs 12 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
535
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€177.79
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i7-3960X
DOOM Eternal, 1920 x 1080, Nightmare
266 FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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Out of Stock
208 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€N/A
Out of Stock
244 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€N/A
Out of Stock
244 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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Out of Stock
231 FPS
€4.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,079.9
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282 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€N/A
Out of Stock
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