Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 553 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 8% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-10700K - 185 vs 172 FPS
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - €189.99 vs €278.88
- Up to 36% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-10700K - €1.03 vs €1.62 per FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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In Stock
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
185
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.03/FPS
100%
Price, €
€189.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €189.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17505 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-10700K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 10 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |