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Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-4430S

Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-4430S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 177.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 177.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i5-4430S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3077 days newer than Core i5-4430S.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 5% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i5-4430S - 273 vs 261 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4430S - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4430S

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Dishonored 2.
Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

273

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.65/FPS

100%

Price, €

€177.45

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 177.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-4430S Logo
Core i5-4430S

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


FPS

261

96%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-4430S Logo
Core i5-4430S

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i5-4430S Logo
Core i5-4430S

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


Single-Core

973

39%

Multi-Core

2747

23%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 2nd, 2013
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.7 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.2 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
37.0x
Multiplier27.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4600
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i5-4430S

Dishonored 2, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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