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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12600HX vs Core i5-10600KF

The Core i5-12600HX is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-10600KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 29% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 1 month newer
Available for $284

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-12600HX

325FPS

Core i5-10600KF

252FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-12600HX

729FPS

Core i5-10600KF

652FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

217FPS

209FPS

662FPS

580FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-12600HX

244FPS

Core i5-10600KF

205FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-12600HX

696FPS

Core i5-10600KF

623FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-12600HX

332FPS

Core i5-10600KF

330FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-12600HX

547FPS

Core i5-10600KF

528FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-12600HX

59%

Core i5-10600KF

36%

Core i5-12600HX ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-12600HX

Core i5-10600KF

Core i5-12600HX has 6 more cores.

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Core i5-12600HX

Core i5-10600KF

Core i5-12600HX has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12600HX

18 MB

Core i5-10600KF

12 MB

Core i5-12600HX has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12600HX

2.5 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz

Core i5-10600KF has a 64% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12600HX

4.6 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.8 GHz

Core i5-10600KF boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-12600HX

55W

Core i5-10600KF

95W

Core i5-12600HX draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-12600HX

Core i5-10600KF

$145.00

Core i5-12600HXCore i5-10600KF

Intel BGA 1964

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LGA1200

Alder Lake-HX

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Comet Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12600HX or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-12600HX. It's 64% faster than the Core i5-10600KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 59/100 vs 36/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12600HX than Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

64% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12600HX or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-12600HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-12600HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 59/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12600HX and Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-12600HX scores 59/100, Core i5-10600KF scores 36/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-12600HX or Core i5-10600KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12600HX or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-12600HX is the stronger pick at 59/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.