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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-11600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-11600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 315 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-11600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 2% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-11600K - 279 vs 273 FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - €208.88 vs €324.38
- Up to 34% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-12600 - €0.77 vs €1.16 per FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
279
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
66%
Price, €
€324.38
64%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz
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Core i5-11600K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
273
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
100%
Price, €
€208.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-11600K (3,9 GHz/4,9 GHz, 12 MB di cache)
Buy for €208.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 135 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Core i5-11600K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
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 | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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