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Core i5-10600 vs Core i5-12400

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

Core i5-10600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel® Core™ i5-10600, processore per sistemi desktop 6 core fino a 4,8 GHz LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 65 W

Buy for 199 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Core i5-10600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel® Core™ i5-10600, processore per sistemi desktop 6 core fino a 4,8 GHz LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 65 W

Buy for 199 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-10600 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 more expensive Core i5-10600.

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 8% better in Sea of Thieves than Core i5-10600 - 260 vs 241 FPS
  • Up to 18% cheaper than Core i5-10600 - €164.13 vs €199.00
  • Up to 24% better value when playing Sea of Thieves than Core i5-10600 - €0.63 vs €0.83 per FPS
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Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Core i5-10600

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

241

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.83/FPS

76%

Price, €

€199

82%

Intel® Core™ i5-10600, processore per sistemi desktop 6 core fino a 4,8 GHz LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 65 W

Buy for 199 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

260

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

100%

Price, €

€164.13

100%

FPS and Value Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Core i5-10600

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i5-10600

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1579

72%

Multi-Core

6175

70%

Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Core i5-10600

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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
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
33.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
NoOverclockableNo

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