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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i5-6600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 2317 days newer than Core i5-6600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 35% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i5-6600 - 158 vs 117 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
158
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.28/FPS
100%
Price, €
€202.51
100%
FPS and Value Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,6GHz LGA1700 Box
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-6600
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i5-6600
Far Cry 6, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
112 FPS
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