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Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-10600KF

Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-10600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 216.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3306 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600KF (Basistakt: 4,10GHz; Sockel LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box

Buy for 121.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3306 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 216.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3306 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600KF (Basistakt: 4,10GHz; Sockel LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box

Buy for 121.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3306 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 553 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 9% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i5-10600KF - 210 vs 193 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF

  • Up to 44% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - €121.91 vs €216.62
  • Up to 39% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i5-12600K - €0.63 vs €1.03 per FPS
This is a free version of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

210

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.03/FPS

61%

Price, €

€216.62

56%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 216.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3306 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10600KF Logo
Core i5-10600KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

193

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

100%

Price, €

€121.91

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10600KF (Basistakt: 4,10GHz; Sockel LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box

Buy for 121.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3306 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

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Core i5-10600KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i5-10600KF Logo
Core i5-10600KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1686

68%

Multi-Core

6819

57%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

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Intel Core i5-10600KF Logo

Intel Core i5-10600KF

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0xMultiplier
41.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i5-10600KF

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, 1920 x 1080, Extreme

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