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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $289
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MSRP in USD: $289
Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-11600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 233 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-11600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600KF
- Up to 28% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - €154.89 vs €216.62
- Up to 23% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-12600K - €0.99 vs €1.28 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 8% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-11600KF - 169 vs 156 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600KF - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-11600KF
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
156
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.99/FPS
100%
Price, €
€154.89
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-11600KF 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600KF
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Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
169
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.28/FPS
77%
Price, €
€216.62
71%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227
Buy for €216.62 on Amazon
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Updated 8108 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-11600KF
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600KF | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 10 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-11600KF or Core i5-12600K
The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
21 FPS
€27.38/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€574.9
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26 FPS
€23.46/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€609.9
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83 FPS
€13.91/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,154.9
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21 FPS
€30.23/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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€634.9
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