In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i5-12600KF is slightly slower than the Core i7-12700KF. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $55 cheaper!
Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 24% cheaper – $169.97 vs $224.99
- Up to 24% cheaper
- Up to 23% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $1.11 vs $1.45/FPS
- Up to 23% better value in The Callisto Protocol
Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 2% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 155 vs 152 FPS
- Up to 2% faster in The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-12700KF: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
152 FPS
98%
Min 1% FPS
111 FPS
98%
Price, $
$169.97
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.11/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
155 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
113 FPS
100%
Price, $
$224.99
75%
Value, $/FPS
$1.45/FPS
77%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-12700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-12700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
83%
L3 Cache
20 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-12600KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-12700KF Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$264.00 | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |


































































































































