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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $264
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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7350K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7350K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Up to 67% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $51.6 vs $154.65
- Up to 59% better value when playing Rust than Core i5-12600KF - $0.26 vs $0.63 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 60 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 24% better in Rust than Core i3-7350K - 245 vs 197 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 16 vs 4 threads
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
197
80%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
Value Winner
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)
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Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
245
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
41%
Price, $
$154.65
33%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i3-7350K or Core i5-12600KF
Rust, 1920 x 1080, High
162 FPS
$8.33/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i5-12600KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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179 FPS
$8.94/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Core i5-12600KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,599.99
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99 FPS
$15.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 500 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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123 FPS
$10.57/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,299.99
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