Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1491 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-8400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 10% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-8400 - 219 vs 200 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8400 - 16 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - CA$219.99 vs CA$244.99
- Up to 2% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i5-12600K - CA$1.1 vs CA$1.12 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
219
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.12/FPS
98%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
89%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 157 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
200
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.1/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$219.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$219.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 158 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i5-8400 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 6 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |