Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K and the cheaper Core i5-12600KF have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i5-12600KF - 188 vs 184 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 20 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - €189.99 vs €298.0
- Up to 35% better value when playing Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i7-12700K - €1.03 vs €1.59 per FPS
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Buy for €298 on Amazon
In Stock
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FPS
184
97%
Value, €/FPS
€1.03/FPS
100%
Price, €
€189.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €189.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6416 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |