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Core i5-10600K vs Core i5-12400

Core i5-10600K vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 116.63 on Amazon

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Updated 6212 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 131.29 on Amazon

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Updated 6212 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 116.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6212 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 131.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6212 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Up to 11% cheaper than Core i5-12400 - $105.07 vs $118.28

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 22% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-10600K - 219 vs 180 FPS
  • Up to 8% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i5-10600K - $0.6 vs $0.65 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of FIFA 23.
FIFA 23

FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

180

82%

Value, €/FPS

€0.65/FPS

92%

Price, €

€116.63

100%

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 116.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6212 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

219

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.6/FPS

100%

Price, €

€131.29

88%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 131.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6212 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

76%

Multi-Core

6838

77%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

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Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i5-12400

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
41.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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