The Core i5-12600K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10400F, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$69.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-10400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-10400F
- Up to 28% cheaper – CA$174.99 vs CA$244.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-10400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244
71%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
80%
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
89%
Min 1% FPS
124
90%
Price, CA$
CA$174.99
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.93/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K vs Core i5-10400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-10400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
