Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-11700K
66.5Single-core47.9
52.4Multi-core46.8
52.1Gaming47.4
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
- Stronger gaming score: 52 vs 47
- 138% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 4 MB
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,400 vs 1,800
- 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | 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 i5-12600KF | 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 i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | 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 i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400+33%Top 28% | 1,800Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500+30%Top 29% | 9,600Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+23%Top 21% | 1,550Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+15%Top 28% | 15,000Top 36% |
| PassMark | 27,300+11%Top 33% | 24,700Top 39% |
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