The Core i7-12700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600KF and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $43.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
- Up to 20% cheaper – $175.99 vs $219.00
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-10600KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
230
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
$219
80%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
88%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
208
90%
Min 1% FPS
142
91%
Price, $
$175.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.84/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-10600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-10600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
