Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i7-11700K
65.2Single-core47.9
50.8Multi-core46.8
52.1Gamingspec-based47.4
10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+17) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 i5-12600K
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 47
- 138% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 4 MB
- 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $318 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- 67% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 150 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 251 W+67% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+138% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+25% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,800Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,600Bottom 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809+17%Top 38% | 1,550Bottom 48% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878+13%Top 37% | 15,000Top 46% |
| PassMark | 27,501+11%Top 47% | 24,700Bottom 45% |
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