Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i7-12700K
65.2Single-core69.4
50.8Multi-core61.5
52.1Gamingspec-based58.1
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 55.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+4). Intel Core i5-12600K 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
- Lower launch price: $318 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 51
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 16,878
- 27% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 150 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 190 W+27% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 12 MB+26% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 25 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,500Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,300Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809Top 38% | 1,950+8%Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878Top 37% | 22,400+33%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 27,501Top 47% | 34,500+25%Top 34% |
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