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The Core i7-7800X is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600KF and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $370.00 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i7-7800X

The Core i5-12600KF is better in every way

Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Up to 74% cheaper$129.99 vs $499.99
  • A much better value for money for gaming
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy125 vs 140 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads

Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-12600KF

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-12600KF in My Games

The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it

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Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

High

1920x1080

+1

Average FPS

Average FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Best Looking

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

Epic

1920x1080

+4

Average FPS

Average FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-12600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7800X Logo

Core i7-7800X

Jun 26th, 2017


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1336

54%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

6017

50%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Nov 4th, 2021


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

2496

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

11957

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-12600KF in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-7800X Logo

Core i7-7800X

Jun 26th, 2017


Cores

6-core

60%

L3 Cache

8.25 MB

41%


Base Frequency

3.5 GHz

95%

Turbo Frequency

4 GHz

82%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2400 MHz

50%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Nov 4th, 2021


Cores

10-core

100%

L3 Cache

20 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.7 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.9 GHz

100%

Max. DDR5 RAM Speed

4800 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-7800X Logo

Core i7-7800X

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

General
Jun 26th, 2017Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
$383.00MSRP
$264.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Skylake-XCodenameAlder Lake-S
140 WPower Consumption
125 W
Performance
6Cores
10
12Threads
16
3.5 GHzBase Frequency
3.7 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
8.25 MBL3 Cache
20 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2400 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz
NoIntegrated GraphicsNo
YesOverclockableYes

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Core i7-7800X and Core i5-12600KF vs Other CPUs

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