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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 7 240H vs Core i5-12600KF

The Core 7 240H is slightly faster than the Core i5-12600KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 2 months newer
  • Up to 90% more expensive$502 vs $137.99
  • Up to 90% cheaper$137.99 vs $502
  • Up to 89% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core 7 240H ranks 7 points higher.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 7 240H has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12600KF has a 48% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 7 240H boosts 6% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 7 240H draws 80W less power.

Intel BGA 1744
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LGA1700
Raptor Lake-H
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Alder Lake-S
Mobile
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Desktop
Iris Xe Graphics 64EU
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 7 240H or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
The Core 7 240H. It's 12% faster than the Core i5-12600KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 57/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core 7 240H than Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
12% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 7 240H or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
The Core 7 240H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core 7 240H worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 7 240H and Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
Performance: Core 7 240H scores 64/100, Core i5-12600KF scores 57/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core 7 240H or Core i5-12600KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 7 240H or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
The Core 7 240H is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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