Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 635 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 17% better in Starfield than Core i5-10600KF - 74 vs 63 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - $73.12 vs $202.5
- Up to 58% better value when playing Starfield than Core i5-12600 - $1.29 vs $3.04 per FPS
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €224.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7176 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
63
85%
Value, €/FPS
€1.29/FPS
100%
Price, €
€81.16
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €81.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7173 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
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Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |