The Core i5-12600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $96.12 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- Up to 54% cheaper – $82.00 vs $178.12
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-8600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$178.12
46%
Value, $/FPS
$0.85/FPS
51%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-8600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-8600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-8600 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 i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
9 MB
45%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 6 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
