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Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-12600KF

Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-12600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Intel Core i5-11600K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600K

Buy for 261.97 on Amazon

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Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Intel Core i5-11600K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600K

Buy for 261.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i5-11600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 233 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-11600K.

Advantages of Core i5-11600K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 2% better in God of War than Core i5-11600K - 190 vs 186 FPS
  • Up to 23% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - €202.50 vs €261.97
  • Up to 24% better value when playing God of War than Core i5-11600K - €1.07 vs €1.41 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600K - 16 vs 12 threads
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God of War

God of War

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

186

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.41/FPS

76%

Price, €

€261.97

77%

Intel Core i5-11600K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600K

Buy for 261.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.07/FPS

100%

Price, €

€202.5

100%

FPS and Value Winner

INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,6GHz LGA1700 Box

Buy for 202.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2186

88%

Multi-Core

8579

71%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo

Core i5-11600K

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Mar 16th, 2021Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Rocket LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
10
12Threads
16
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
39.0x
Multiplier37.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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