Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-8700K
66.5Single-core37.3
52.4Multi-core34.7
52.1Gamingspec-based38.5
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+29) and multi-core (+18). Intel Core i7-8700K 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 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 52 vs 35
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 96% higher PassMark: 27,300 vs 13,900
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+67% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+4% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+533% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+67% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400+54%Top 42% | 1,560Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500+84%Top 42% | 6,800Bottom 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+50%Top 33% | 1,270Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+88%Top 34% | 9,200Bottom 32% |
| PassMark | 27,300+96%Top 48% | 13,900Bottom 23% |
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