Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-12700K
66.5Single-core69.4
52.4Multi-core61.5
52.1Gamingspec-based58.1
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 single-core (+3). 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
- 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
- 26% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 10 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 190 W+27% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 12 MB+26% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 25 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400Top 42% | 2,500+4%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500Top 42% | 14,300+14%Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900Top 33% | 1,950+3%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300Top 34% | 22,400+29%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 27,300Top 48% | 34,500+26%Top 34% |
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