The Core i5-12600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$170.61 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 66% cheaper – CA$88.39 vs CA$259.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$259
34%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.23/FPS
39%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
87%
Min 1% FPS
120
87%
Price, CA$
CA$88.39
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.48/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 2600 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 Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 2600 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%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
