The Core i5-12600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-6500, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's CA$150.16 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-6500
- Up to 56% cheaper – CA$118.88 vs CA$269.04
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-6500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$269.04
44%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.28/FPS
51%
Core i5-6500
Jul 2nd, 2015
Average FPS
182
87%
Min 1% FPS
121
88%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.65/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-6500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-6500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-6500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
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 i5-6500
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
73%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| $264.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
