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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 635 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - CA$234.99 vs CA$409.85
- Up to 40% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-12600 - CA$0.78 vs CA$1.29 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 6% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-10600K - 318 vs 300 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-10600K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
300
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$234.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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Updated 103 minutes ago
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
318
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.29/FPS
60%
Price, CA$
CA$409.85
57%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
Buy for CA$409.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 102 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-10600K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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