The Core i7-12700KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11600KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11600KF
The Core i7-12700KF is better in every way
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-11600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$189.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
97%
Min 1% FPS
134
97%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-11600KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-11600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-11600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $237.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
