In Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, the Core i7-12700KF is slightly faster than the Core i5-12600K and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's $20 cheaper!
Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 2% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – 123 vs 121 FPS
- Up to 2% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
- Up to 6% cheaper – $309.95 vs $329.95
- Up to 6% cheaper
- Up to 8% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – $2.51 vs $2.72/FPS
- Up to 8% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Core i5-12600K
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 FPS Calculator
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-12600K: Comparison of performance and price
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
123 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
92 FPS
100%
Price, $
$309.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.51/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
121 FPS
98%
Min 1% FPS
90 FPS
98%
Price, $
$329.95
93%
Value, $/FPS
$2.72/FPS
92%
![Intel Core i5 [12th Gen] i5-12600K Deca-core [10 Core] 3.70 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B09LMQLQJ3.jpg)
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-12600K 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
97%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
83%
L3 Cache
20 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-12700KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-12600K Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $289.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 125W | Power Consumption | 125W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
