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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i3-7300T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1766 days newer than Core i3-7300T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 15% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-7300T - 389 vs 338 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7300T - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7300T
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
389
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
100%
Price, $
$173.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 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
Epic
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-7300T
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i3-7300T |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i3-7300T
Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic
240 FPS
$6.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,599.99
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208 FPS
$5.87/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,221.99
In Stock
208 FPS
$9.13/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,899.99
In Stock
208 FPS
$5.77/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199.99
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189 FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
299 FPS
$5.68/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,699
In Stock
296 FPS
$6.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,799.99
In Stock
153 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$N/A
Out of Stock
258 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
189 FPS
$7.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,349.99
In Stock
153 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
240 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
240 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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