The Core i5-12600K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11500 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $3.50 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11500
- Up to 2% cheaper – $149.99 vs $153.49
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-11500
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
228
100%
Min 1% FPS
155
100%
Price, $
$153.49
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
100%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
217
95%
Min 1% FPS
148
95%
Price, $
$149.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
97%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-11500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-11500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
