The Core i3-1215U is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-1215U
- Consumes up to 77% less energy – 15 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-12600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
217
95%
Min 1% FPS
150
96%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12600
Jan 5th, 2022
Average FPS
228
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
$159
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-12600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-12600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-12600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
56%
Base Frequency
1.2 GHz
36%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
92%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600
Jan 5th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-1215U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 5th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $233.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1744 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake-U | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
15 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 1.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| 10 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 64EU | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
