The Core i5-12500 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600KF, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $79.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
- Up to 44% cheaper – $99.99 vs $179.97
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-12500 vs Core i5-10600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
226
100%
Min 1% FPS
155
100%
Price, $
$179.97
55%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
59%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
211
93%
Min 1% FPS
146
94%
Price, $
$99.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.47/FPS
100%
Core i5-12500 vs Core i5-10600KF 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 i5-12500 vs Core i5-10600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i5-10600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Comet Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
