Intel Core i5-11600KF vs Intel Core i7-12700

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11600KF and Intel Core i7-12700 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11600KF is 55% slower and 41% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-12700
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PRICE£176.14£248.97
CPU MARK1951530258
VALUE111122
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY156466
CORES6 x 3.90 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS33273863
DATEQ2/2021Q1/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

Is Intel Core i5-11600KF better than Intel Core i7-12700?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11600KF offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-12700 by 10%.


The Intel Core i5-11600KF is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 19515. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 156. The Intel Core i7-12700 efficiency score is 466. So, the Intel Core i7-12700 leads by 199%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.