Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2317 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6400
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - CA$158.51 vs CA$244.99
- Up to 29% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-12600K - CA$1.32 vs CA$1.87 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 9% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-6400 - 131 vs 120 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6400 - 16 vs 4 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
120
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.32/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$158.51
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$158.51 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2542 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
131
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.87/FPS
70%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
64%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2542 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6400 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |