Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core2 Duo E4700

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-12600KF or Intel Core i5-12600KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-12600KF features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E4700 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E4700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12600KF Name Intel Core2 Duo E4700
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core2 Duo
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core2 Duo E4700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E4700 is 2.6 GHz
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.6 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
16 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
10 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E4700 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
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150 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo E4700 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2008
BX8071512600KF Part Number --
9.5 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Conroe (Core)
10 nm Technology 65 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 775
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
264 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
20.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
11912
11912
Intel Core2 Duo E4700
2C 2T @ 2.6 GHz
631
631