The Core i5-12400F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $25.54 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- Up to 25% cheaper – $74.77 vs $100.31
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-12400F vs Core i5-8600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€100.31
74%
Value, €/FPS
€0.49/FPS
80%
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
187
92%
Min 1% FPS
124
93%
Price, €
€74.77
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.39/FPS
100%
Core i5-12400F vs Core i5-8600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12400F vs Core i5-8600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400F vs Core i5-8600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
$174.00 | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
