Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-12700K
48Single-core69.4
39.1Multi-core61.5
39.8Gaming58.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+22) and Single-core (+21). Intel Core i5-11600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- 32% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 190 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 40
- 300% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 108% higher L3 cache: 25 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+32% | 190 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 25 MB+108% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,500 MHz+15% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Top 44% | 2,500+34%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Top 56% | 14,300+101%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Top 44% | 1,950+30%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Top 50% | 22,400+102%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 19,800Top 48% | 34,500+74%Top 23% |
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