The Core i5-12600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $66.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- 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 i7-3770
- Up to 46% cheaper – $80.00 vs $146.99
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 77 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-3770 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$146.99
54%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
67%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-3770 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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+2
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+2
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Epic
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+4
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-3770 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-3770 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
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 i7-3770
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
$264.00 | MSRP | $278.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 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 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
