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Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-11700K

WINNER
Intel Core i5-12600KF
56.6Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i7-11700K
47.3Inno Score
66.5Single-core47.9
52.4Multi-core46.8
52.1Gamingspec-based47.4
12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19) and multi-core (+6). 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 i5-12600KF

  • Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 48
  • Stronger multi-core score: 52 vs 47
  • 138% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 4 MB
  • 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,400 vs 1,800
  • 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,500 vs 9,600
  • Lower launch price: $264 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

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-11700K
Announced20212021
SocketLGA1700LGA1200
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power150 W251 W+67%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-11700K
Cores10+25%8
Performance cores68+33%
Efficiency cores40
Threads1616
Base clock3.7 GHz+3%3.6 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz5 GHz+2%
L2 cache10 MB+138%4 MB
L3 cache20 MB+25%16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-11700K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock—1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-11700K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-11700K
PCIe version5+25%4
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,400+33%Top 42%1,800Bottom 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,500+30%Top 42%9,600Bottom 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,900+23%Top 33%1,550Bottom 47%
Cinebench R23 (multi)17,300+15%Top 34%15,000Top 47%
PassMark27,300+11%Top 48%24,700Bottom 45%

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