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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i5-2557M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3809 days newer than Core i5-2557M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2557M
- Consumes up to 86% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 17 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 14% better in Fortnite than Core i5-2557M - 240 vs 211 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2557M - 16 vs 4 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
240
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.83/FPS
100%
Price, €
€199.76
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227
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Trending Games
Using the selected game parameters
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-2557M
Mobile • Jun 1st, 2011
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2557M | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 1.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 2.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
17 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 17.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i5-2557M or Core i5-12600K
Using the selected game parameters
21 FPS
€28.33/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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30 FPS
€21.33/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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131 FPS
€9.33/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€1,222
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21 FPS
€31.71/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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€666
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