In Control, the Core i5-11600KF is same performance as the Core i5-12600KF. However, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $4 more expensive!
Core i5-11600KF
No clear advantages
Core i5-12600KF
- Is 7 months and 19 days newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Mar 16, 2021
- Is 7 months and 19 days newer
- Up to 3% cheaper – $162.72 vs $167.00
- Up to 3% cheaper
- Up to 3% better value in Control – $0.64 vs $0.66/FPS
- Up to 3% better value in Control
Control FPS Calculator
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i5-12600KF: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
251 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
165 FPS
100%
Price, $
$167
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
97%
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
252 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
165 FPS
100%
Price, $
$162.72
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i5-12600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i5-12600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-11600KF Mar 16th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-12600KF Nov 4th, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Released | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$237.00 | MSRP | $264.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1200 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
