Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-12700F
66.5Single-core69.9
52.4Multi-core50.4
52.1Gamingspec-based57.5
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 56.6 against 58 for Intel Core i7-12700F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-12700F edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- 76% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 13% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,300 vs 15,291
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $345
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 67
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 26% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 10 MB
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 180 W+20% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+76% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 12 MB+26% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 25 MB+25% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400Top 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500Top 41% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900Top 31% | 1,898Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+13%Top 34% | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 27,300Top 48% | 30,148+10%Top 40% |
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