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Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-12700F: Comparison
Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Core i7-12700F separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i5-12600KF at 9.5 MB, Intel Core i7-12700F at 12 MB, 21% in favour of Intel Core i7-12700F. L3 Cache splits them by another 20%, again favouring Intel Core i7-12700F. They match on 23 other specifications, including product line, form factor and codename.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core | Core |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | i5-12600KF | i7-12700F |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | None | None |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Socket Status | Mature | Mature |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Performance Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 | 4 |
| SMT Enabled | true | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.7 | 2.1 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| E-Core Base Clock | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| E-Core Boost Clock | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | false |
| L2 Cache | 9.5 MB-21% | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB-20% | 25 MB |
| Base Power | 125 W | 65 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 150 | 180 |
| Bundled Cooler | None | Intel Laminar RM1 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 or DDR4 | DDR5 or DDR4 |
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 | 4800 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 | 128 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
| Launch MSRP | 264 | 314 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Cores | 10 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Alder Lake |
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.
Intel Core i7-12700F
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12700F is a graphics-less desktop chip, a good value pick for builds already using a discrete GPU.