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Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-12700K

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56.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Intel Core i7-12700K
63Inno Score
66.5Single-core69.4
52.4Multi-core61.5
52.1Gaming58.1
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+9) and gaming (+6). Intel Core i5-12600KF 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

  • Lower launch price: $264 vs $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 52
  • Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 52
  • 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
  • 29% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 17,300
  • 27% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 150 W

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-12700K
Announced20212021
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power150 W190 W+27%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-12700K
Cores1012+20%
Performance cores68+33%
Efficiency cores44
Threads1620+25%
Base clock3.7 GHz+3%3.6 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz5 GHz+2%
L2 cache10 MB12 MB+26%
L3 cache20 MB25 MB+25%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-12700K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock—1,500 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-12700K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-12700K
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-12700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-12700K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,400Top 28%2,500+4%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,500Top 29%14,300+14%Top 23%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,900Top 21%1,950+3%Top 20%
Cinebench R23 (multi)17,300Top 28%22,400+29%Top 18%
PassMark27,300Top 33%34,500+26%Top 23%

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