Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $95.97 vs $194.99
- Up to 29% better value when playing War Thunder than Core i7-12700KF - $0.54 vs $0.76 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 43% better in War Thunder than Core i5-7600 - 255 vs 178 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600 - 20 vs 4 threads
War Thunder
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
178
69%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, $
$95.97
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $95.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 727 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
255
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
71%
Price, $
$194.99
49%
FPS Winner
Buy for $194.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 732 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |