Intel Core i5-12600HE vs Intel Core i7-11700K

Processor comparisons 11-01-2022

   For example you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i5-12600HE vs Intel Core i7-11700K and see which is better for games or normal use for programming, streaming, machine learning, rendering, video editing. Here is all information from various benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as DaVinci Resolve Studio, PassMark, UserBenchmark, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Gears 5, WPrime, Blender, SuperPi, Handbrake, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 7zip, GeekBench 6, 5.2, PCMark 10, MATLAB, Furmark, RealBench, AIDA64, 3DMark, Dolphin Emulator, VeraCrypt, Prime95.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

Fallout 76
Valorant
Grand Theft Auto V
Valheim
Cyberpunk 2077
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Red Dead Redemption 2
Last Man Standing
DOOM: Eternal
Apex Legends
Fortnite
Watch Dogs Legion
Halo Infinite
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Death Stranding
Rainbow Six Siege
Borderlands 3

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-11700K or Intel Core i5-12600HE.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-12600HE

58%

Core i7-11700K

58%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-12600HE

55%

Core i7-11700K

56%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Half-Life: Alyx, League of Legends (LOL), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Microsoft Flight Simulator, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Battlefield V, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, NBA 2K20, DOTA 2A, Control, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Horizon Zero Dawn, Hitman 3, Ghostrunner, Metro Exodus.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	98.5	100.2
Valorant	111.9	113.8
Cyberpunk 2077	62.7	63.7
Apex Legends	105.2	107.0
Call of Duty Warzone	83.9	85.4
Overwatch	90.6	92.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	77.2	78.5
DOOM Eternal	55.9	56.9
Warzone	87.3	88.8
Assassin's Creed	94.0	95.6
Valheim	92.9	94.5

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-12600HE

130%

Core i7-11700K

47%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-12600HE is more energy efficient than the Core i7-11700K since it has less power consumption: 45W vs. 125W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, video editing or video rendering, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the processor uses all cores and threads that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-12600HE	Intel Core i7-11700K
Cinbench 15 Single-core	363	262
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2647	2507
Cinbench 20 Single-core	867	612
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6010	5618
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2029	1596
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	19815	14869

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-12600HE	Intel Core i7-11700K
Single-Core	4752	3562
Multi-Core	27739	27126

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-12600HE	Intel Core i7-11700K
Single-Core	1760	1793
Multi-Core	10247	11929

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i5-12600HE	Intel Core i7-11700K
Announcement date	January 07, 2022	January 20, 2021
Type	Embedded	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCLGA1200
Core name	Alder Lake	Rocket Lake-S
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	12	11
Turbo Frequency	4.5 MHz	5 MHz
Frequency	3.3 MHz	3.6 MHz
Cores	12	8
Threads	16	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s	12 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions	8200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	125 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	DDR4-3200
Max. Memory	64 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		3200
Memory bandwidth	45.8 GB/s	64 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache		4 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	16 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-11700K is 8% better than Core i5-12600HE in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i5-12600HE has 4 more core than Core i7-11700K. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-12600HE is better: 16
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-11700K is better: 20
However, it should be realized that the summary data in the text above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i5-12600HE and Intel Core i7-11700K before making a choice which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i5-12600HE - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-12600HE specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-11700K specs and review.