Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i5-2557M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3809 days newer than Core i5-2557M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2557M
- Consumes up to 86% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 17 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 14% better in Halo Infinite than Core i5-2557M - 172 vs 151 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2557M - 16 vs 4 threads
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
172
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.91/FPS
100%
Price, €
€155.85
100%
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Using the selected game parameters
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jun 1st, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2557M | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Jun 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
1.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
2.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
17 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
17.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |