Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-8600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1359 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-8600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 6% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-8600 - 296 vs 279 FPS
- Up to 4% cheaper than Core i5-8600 - CA$244.99 vs CA$254.99
- Up to 9% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i5-8600 - CA$0.83 vs CA$0.91 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600 - 16 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
296
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.83/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon
In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8600 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
6 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |