Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2317 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 8% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-6500 - 296 vs 273 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - CA$118.88 vs CA$244.99
- Up to 47% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i5-12600K - CA$0.44 vs CA$0.83 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
296
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.83/FPS
53%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
48%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18520 minutes ago
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
273
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.44/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18521 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i5-6500 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |