Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 635 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - $109.68 vs $144.76
- Up to 19% better value when playing God of War than Core i5-12600 - $0.69 vs $0.85 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 7% better in God of War than Core i5-10600 - 189 vs 176 FPS
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
176
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Price, €
€121.75
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €121.75 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 99 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
189
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
81%
Price, €
€160.68
75%
FPS Winner
Buy for €160.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 99 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |