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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 i7-7700K
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 91 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 18% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-7700K - 248 vs 211 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 16 vs 8 threads
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
248
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.87/FPS
100%
Price, €
€214.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K processor 20 MB Smart Cache Box
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-7700K or Core i5-12600K
Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking
178 FPS
€5.04/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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178 FPS
€4.88/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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