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Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel 7th Gen Intel Core i5 7600K: Comparison
Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel 7th Gen Intel Core i5 7600K separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i5-12600KF at 9.5 MB, Intel 7th Gen Intel Core i5 7600K at 1 MB, 89% in favour of Intel Core i5-12600KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 70%, again favouring Intel Core i5-12600KF. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and unlocked multiplier.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core | Core i |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | i5-12600KF | 7600K |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Kaby Lake |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2017 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA1151 |
| Socket Status | Mature | End of Life |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Performance Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 | 0 |
| SMT Enabled | true | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | true |
| L2 Cache | 9.5 MB | 1 MB-89% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 6 MB-70% |
| Base Power | 125 W | 91 W |
| Bundled Cooler | None | None |
| Memory Type | DDR5 or DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 | 2400 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 | 64 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | Yes |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 16-20% |
| Launch MSRP | 264 | 242 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Discontinued |
| Cores | 10 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 4 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Kaby Lake, 7th Gen Intel Core |
Verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12600KF is an unlocked, GPU-less chip aimed at enthusiasts already running a discrete graphics card.