The Core i7-12700F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $39.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- Up to 20% cheaper – $160.00 vs $199.99
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-12700F vs Core i5-8600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
227
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
$199.99
80%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
86%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
208
92%
Min 1% FPS
144
92%
Price, $
$160
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700F vs Core i5-8600K 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 i7-12700F vs Core i5-8600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700F vs Core i5-8600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
58%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
9 MB
36%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $324.00 | MSRP | $257.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Coffee Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
