The Core i5-12600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium Gold G6405 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$135.50 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Pentium Gold G6405
- Up to 50% cheaper – CA$133.54 vs CA$269.04
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-12600KF vs Pentium Gold G6405 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$269.04
49%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.28/FPS
59%
Pentium Gold G6405
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
175
83%
Min 1% FPS
117
85%
Price, CA$
CA$133.54
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.76/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600KF vs Pentium Gold G6405 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 i5-12600KF vs Pentium Gold G6405 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Pentium Gold G6405 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
90%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Pentium Gold G6405
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
4 MB
20%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium Gold G6405 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $264.00 | MSRP | $64.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 610 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
