The Core i7-12700 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11600, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $138.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-11600
- Up to 50% cheaper – $140.00 vs $278.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-11600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, $
$278
50%
Value, $/FPS
$1.33/FPS
52%
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
97%
Min 1% FPS
132
96%
Price, $
$140
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-11600 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-11600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-11600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $349.00 | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
