Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i7-3770
65.2Single-core22.5
50.8Multi-core24.5
52.1Gamingspec-based23.8
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+43) and multi-core (+26). Intel Core i7-3770 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 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 25
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 312% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,878 vs 4,100
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770
- 38% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2012 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 77 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+26% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+850% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+150% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,100Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,550Bottom 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809+85%Top 38% | 980Bottom 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878+312%Top 37% | 4,100Bottom 10% |
| PassMark | 27,501+293%Top 47% | 7,000Bottom 9% |
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