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Core i5-10600 vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i5-10600 vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-10600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-10600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W

Buy for $150 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $206.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 168 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600 Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-10600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W

Buy for $150 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $206.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 168 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 553 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600

  • Up to 28% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $150.0 vs $206.99
  • Up to 7% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i7-12700KF - $0.64 vs $0.69 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 29% better in F1 23 than Core i5-10600 - 300 vs 233 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600 - 20 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of F1 23.
F1 23

F1 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-10600 Logo
Core i5-10600

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

233

77%

Value, $/FPS

$0.64/FPS

100%

Price, $

$150

100%

Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-10600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W

Buy for $150 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

300

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.69/FPS

92%

Price, $

$206.99

72%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $206.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 168 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-10600 Logo
Core i5-10600

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600 Logo
Core i5-10600

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1579

62%

Multi-Core

6175

45%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i5-10600 Logo

Intel Core i5-10600

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-12700KF

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12
12Threads
20
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
33.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-10600 or Core i7-12700KF

F1 23, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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