Intel Core i5-8600 vs Intel Core i7-12700
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-8600 and the Intel Core i7-12700. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Cores | 6 | 12 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 25 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Winner: Intel Core i7-12700 — driven by Cores (12), Boost Clock (4.9 GHz), L3 Cache (25 MB)
Intel Core i5-8600
1
performance point
Intel Core i7-12700
8
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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