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Core i5-760 vs Core i5-12600K

Core i5-760 vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-760

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-760 Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7032 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $173 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7032 minutes ago

Core i5-760

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-760 Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7032 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $173 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7032 minutes ago

Prices and Stock

Intel Core i5-760 Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Prices and Stock
MSRP $289

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-760 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-760 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 4127 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-760.

Advantages of Core i5-760

Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $48.00 vs $173.00
Up to 71% better value when playing Control than Core i5-12600K - $0.24 vs $0.84 per FPS
Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

Performs up to 4% better in Control than Core i5-760 - 206 vs 199 FPS
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-760 - 16 vs 4 threads
Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-760 doesn't have integrated graphics

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Control

Control

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jul 18th, 2010

FPS

199

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.24/FPS

100%

Price, $

$48

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-760 Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7032 minutes ago

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

FPS

206

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.84/FPS

29%

Price, $

$173

27%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $173 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7032 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jul 18th, 2010

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

511

FPS

236

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

240

FPS

212

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

908

FPS

684

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

308

FPS

57

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

155

FPS

106

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jul 18th, 2010

Single-Core

457

19%

Multi-Core

1280

11%

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Core i5-760	vs	Core i5-12600K
Jul 18th, 2010	Release Date	Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5	Collection	Core i5
Lynnfield	Codename	Alder Lake
Intel Socket 1156	Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
4	Cores	10
4	Threads	16
2.8 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.7 GHz
3.3 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.9 GHz
95 W	TDP	125 W
45 nm	Process Size	10 nm
21.0x	Multiplier	37.0x
None	Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770
No	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i5-760 or Core i5-12600K

With selected game settings

Skytech Gaming Chronos Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Chronos Gaming PC

108 FPS

$14.81/FPS

GeForce RTX 3070

Core i5-12600K

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,599.99

In Stock

Skytech Gaming Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Skytech Shiva Gaming PC

96 FPS

$19.79/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Core i5-12600K

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,899.99

In Stock

Skytech Gaming Shiva II Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Shiva II Gaming PC

96 FPS

$12.5/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Core i5-12600K

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,199.99

In Stock

Skytech Gaming Shadow Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Shadow Gaming PC

132 FPS

$12.74/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i5-12600K

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,682.23

In Stock

Skytech Gaming Skytech Chronos Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Skytech Chronos Gaming PC

130 FPS

$13.85/FPS

GeForce RTX 3080

Core i5-12600K

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,799.99

In Stock

Skytech Prism II Gaming PC Image

Skytech Prism II Gaming PC

115 FPS

$31.29/FPS

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Core i5-12600K

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$3,598

In Stock

Skytech Gaming Archangel Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Archangel Gaming PC

90 FPS

$15/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i5-12600K

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,349.99

In Stock

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