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Core i5-12400 vs Core i5-12600

Core i5-12400 vs Core i5-12600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 289.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 289.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 21 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12400.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - €164.13 vs €289.98
  • Up to 42% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i5-12600 - €0.85 vs €1.46 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600

  • Performs up to 3% better in No Man's Sky than Core i5-12400 - 198 vs 193 FPS
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No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

193

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.85/FPS

100%

Price, €

€164.13

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

198

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.46/FPS

58%

Price, €

€289.98

56%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 289.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 121 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

92%

Multi-Core

8847

91%

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

9721

100%

Jan 4th, 2022Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
25.0xMultiplier
33.0x
UHD Graphics 730Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i5-12400 or Core i5-12600

No Man's Sky, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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