Intel Core i7 11700 (11th Gen) vs. Intel Core i5 12600KF (12th Gen)

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Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i7 11700 (11th Gen) and Intel Core i5 12600KF (12th Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Intel Core i7 11700 (11th Gen) vs. Intel Core i5 12600KF (12th Gen) Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 11700 (11th Gen) Intel Core i5 12600KF (12th Gen)
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 11700 (11th Gen) Intel Core i5 12600KF (12th Gen)
Type Intel Core i7 11700 (11th Gen) Intel Core i5 12600KF (12th Gen)
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1200 Socket LGA1700 Socket
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 14 nm
Thermal Design Power 65 W 150 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C 100 °C
PCI Express Revision 4.0 4.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16+1x4, 1x8+3x4, 2x8+1x4 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4
PCI Express Lanes Qty 20 20
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel OS Guard, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Optane Memory Supported, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512), Intel Boot Guard, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost), Intel vPro Platform Eligibility, Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 2.0, Instruction Set 64-bit, Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP) Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel OS Guard, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Optane Memory Supported, Mode-based Execute Control (MBE), Intel Volume Management Device (VMD), Intel Boot Guard, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost), Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology, Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0, Intel Thread Director, Instruction Set 64-bit
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Number of Threads 16 threads 16 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 2.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.9 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s -
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 16 MB 20 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 16 MB Smart Cache - 20 MB
L2 - 9.5 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 11700 (11th Gen) Intel Core i5 12600KF (12th Gen)
Type Intel UHD Graphics 750 -
Base Frequency 350 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.3 GHz -
Max Supported Memory Size 64 GB -
Max Supported Resolution 5120x3200@60Hz (DP), 5120x3200@60Hz (eDP) -
Features Intel Clear Video Technology, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video -
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 11700 (11th Gen) Intel Core i5 12600KF (12th Gen)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years
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