The Core i5-12600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770S and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $67.03 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770S
- Up to 38% cheaper – $108.96 vs $175.99
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-3770S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$175.99
61%
Value, $/FPS
$0.84/FPS
75%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
82%
Min 1% FPS
115
83%
Price, $
$108.96
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-3770S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-3770S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-3770S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
