The Core i5-12600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $119.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400
- Up to 80% cheaper – $29.00 vs $148.00
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-2400
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
229
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, $
$148
19%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
23%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-2400 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 i5-12600K vs Core i5-2400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-2400 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 i5-2400
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
69%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
