Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-12700F

Intel Core i5-12600K ≈ ₹27,400 today · 2021 Buy now

Intel Core i7-12700F ≈ ₹34,200 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-12600K and Core i7-12700F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12600K gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

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Why pick Core i5-12600K

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
About ₹6,800 cheaper today

Why pick Core i7-12700F

2 more cores (12 vs 10)
60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)

Specifications

	Core i5-12600K	Core i7-12700F
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	10	12
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	8P + 4E
Threads	16	20
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	4.8 GHz
Base clock	3.7 GHz	2.1 GHz
L2 cache	9.5 MB	12 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	25 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Locked
Cooler in the box	Not included	—
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	—
Released	2021	2022
Price today (≈)	₹27,400	₹34,200

FAQ

Is Core i5-12600K better than Core i7-12700F?

Core i5-12600K and Core i7-12700F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12600K gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12600K or Core i7-12700F?

Core i7-12700F is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i5-12600K.

Which is better value, Core i5-12600K or Core i7-12700F?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-12600K gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i7-12700F. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.