Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF and the cheaper Core i5-12600K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-12600K - 334 vs 332 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600K - 20 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $187.99 vs $247.99
- Up to 23% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-12700KF - $0.57 vs $0.74 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
334
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
77%
Price, $
$247.99
75%
FPS Winner
Buy for $247.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 279830 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
332
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Price, $
$187.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $187.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 279830 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |