Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i7-12700K
Compare specifications, catalog tier, and the lowest-priced compatible motherboard recorded by GixCore.
Verdict from catalog tier data Intel Core i7-12700K is classified 2 tiers above Intel Core i5-12600K (High End vs Mainstream).
| Specification | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest compatible board | $110 · ASRock B760M Pro RS | $110 · ASRock B760M Pro RS |
| Catalog tier | Mainstream | High End |
| Bus Speed | — | 8 GT/s |
| Cache Memory | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Chipset | — | Intel 600 Series, 700 Series |
| Core Frequency | 3.7 GHZ | 3.6 GHZ |
| Generation | — | 12 |
| Number Of Cores | 10 | 12 |
| Number Of Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Ram Speed | 4800 MHz | 4800 MT/s |
| TDP | 150 W | 125 W |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHZ | 5 GHZ |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| ECC Support | No | No |
| Hyper Threading | Yes | Yes |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Processor Generation | 12 | 12 |
| Ram | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Turbo Boost | Yes | Yes |
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