The Core i5-11600K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12400, it's also the same value for money, as it's only $0.58 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- Up to 0% cheaper – $142.99 vs $143.57
Advantages of the Core i5-12400
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-12400
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
220
99%
Min 1% FPS
150
99%
Price, $
$142.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
100%
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
222
100%
Min 1% FPS
151
100%
Price, $
$143.57
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-12400 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
Very High
1920x1080
293
Average FPS
302
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
260
Average FPS
261
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
230
Average FPS
231
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
235
Average FPS
236
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
748
Average FPS
751
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-12400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-12400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
64%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
90%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12400 |
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General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$262.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |