The Core i5-12600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G640, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's CA$217.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G640
- Up to 84% cheaper – CA$41.51 vs CA$259.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Pentium G640 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$259
16%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.23/FPS
20%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
80%
Min 1% FPS
112
81%
Price, CA$
CA$41.51
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.24/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600K vs Pentium G640 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 Pentium G640 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Pentium G640 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%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
15%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G640 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 3rd, 2012 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 2 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
