The Core i5-12600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10400F, however, it's the same value for money, as it's CA$101.04 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-10400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-10400F
- Up to 37% cheaper – CA$169.95 vs CA$270.99
Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-10400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, CA$
CA$270.99
62%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.3/FPS
69%
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
90%
Min 1% FPS
124
91%
Price, CA$
CA$169.95
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.9/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-10400F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-10400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-10400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
