The Core i5-12600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600K and it's also a better value for money, as it's $5.22 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 4% cheaper – $129.72 vs $134.94
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-8600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€129.72
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.61/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
90%
Min 1% FPS
125
91%
Price, €
€134.94
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
86%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-8600K 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 i5-12600KF vs Core i5-8600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-8600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
9 MB
45%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $264.00 | MSRP | $257.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 6 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
