Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 315 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-11600KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 2% better in Lost Ark than Core i5-11600KF - 292 vs 286 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600KF
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - £175.54 vs £256.46
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Single-Core
2196
92.6191480388022%
Multi-Core
8707
89.5689743853513%
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
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Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |