Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-10700K
66.5Single-core39.9
52.4Multi-core42
52.1Gaming48
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and Multi-core (+10). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 i5-12600KF
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 40
- Stronger Multi-core score: 52 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 52 vs 48
- 375% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- 53% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 150 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 229 W+53% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+375% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+25% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400+44%Top 28% | 1,670Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500+45%Top 29% | 8,600Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+46%Top 21% | 1,300Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+33%Top 28% | 13,000Top 43% |
| PassMark | 27,300+40%Top 33% | 19,500Top 51% |
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