The Core i5-12600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€196.87
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
78%
Min 1% FPS
110
80%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-12600K vs Phenom X3 8650 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
30%
L3 Cache
2 MB
10%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Toliman |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 3 |
16 | Threads | 3 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
