Intel Core i5-12600KF vs. i7-11700K Gaming Performance Comparison?

I've been looking at the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Core i7-11700K for my new gaming PC build. Can you tell me which one would be better for gaming?

Yeah, it depends on your budget and specific needs. Both CPUs are great options. The main difference is that the i7 has a higher single-core turbo frequency and more efficient use of resources.

I think the i5-12600KF supports DDR5 with a max stock speed of 4800 MHz while the i7-11700K supports DDR4 with a max stock speed of 3200 MHz. That could make a difference in gaming performance too.

Thanks for the info! How about thermal performance? I'm building a custom PC, so cooling might be an issue.

Both CPUs should have similar thermal performance, but you'll need a high-end cooler to maintain their frequencies. The i5-12600KF has 10 cores and 20 MB L3 cache while the i7-11700K has 8 cores and 16 MB L3 cache. This could affect multitasking and heavy workloads.

I've been researching and I found a good article that compares these two CPUs in more detail. Check it out if you want to learn more about their differences: Intel Core i5-12600KF vs. Intel Core i7-11700K.

Oh, wow! Thanks for sharing that link, @smurfinq1! I'll definitely check it out. It seems like the i7-11700K has an edge when it comes to gaming performance, but the i5-12600KF isn't far behind.

That's helpful to know. I think I'll go with the i7-11700K for my build then. Thanks for your help everyone!

No problem, @jrouse2011! Good luck with your PC build and let us know how it turns out!

Same here! Enjoy building your new rig, @jrouse2011.