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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i5-7440HQ 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 i5-7440HQ.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 7% better in Dead Space than Core i5-7440HQ - 161 vs 150 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7440HQ - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7440HQ
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 45 vs 125 Watts
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
161
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.11/FPS
100%
Price, $
$178.25
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
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-7440HQ
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i5-7440HQ |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1440 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 45 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i5-7440HQ
Dead Space, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
72 FPS
$15.97/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,149.99
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83 FPS
$8.22/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$682.56
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76 FPS
$15.79/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199.99
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83 FPS
$11.54/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$957.6
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76 FPS
$23.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,754.11
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76 FPS
$24.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,835.65
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98 FPS
$16.82/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,648.03
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87 FPS
$41.36/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$3,598
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72 FPS
$18.75/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,349.99
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65 FPS
$13.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$854.67
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