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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i5-8259U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1309 days newer than Core i5-8259U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 7% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-8259U - 273 vs 255 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8259U - 16 vs 8 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
273
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.73/FPS
100%
Price, €
€199.76
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-8259U
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8259U | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| Iris Pro Plus | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i5-8259U or Core i5-12600K
Monster Hunter: World, 1920 x 1080, Highest
32 FPS
€18.59/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€594.9
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40 FPS
€16/FPS
GeForce GT 1030
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€639.9
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139 FPS
€8.79/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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32 FPS
€20.81/FPS
GeForce GT 710
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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€666
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