Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-980X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 4251 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $87.8 vs $154.65
- Up to 8% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i5-12600KF - $0.61 vs $0.66 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 63% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-980X - 235 vs 144 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-980X - 16 vs 12 threads
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
FPS
144
61%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
100%
Price, $
$87.8
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $87.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 107 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
235
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
92%
Price, $
$154.65
56%
FPS Winner
Buy for $154.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 108 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |