The Core i5-12600KF is a slower gaming CPU than the Core Ultra 7 265KF, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $160.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 55% cheaper – $129.99 vs $289.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core Ultra 7 265KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
Core i5-12600KF vs Core Ultra 7 265KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
228
93%
Min 1% FPS
155
93%
Price, $
$129.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Core Ultra 7 265KF
Oct 24th, 2024
Average FPS
244
100%
Min 1% FPS
166
100%
Price, $
$289.99
44%
Value, $/FPS
$1.18/FPS
48%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 i5-12600KF vs Core Ultra 7 265KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core Ultra 7 265KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
50%
L3 Cache
20 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
89%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
75%
Core Ultra 7 265KF
Oct 24th, 2024
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
6400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2024 |
$264.00 | MSRP | $379.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1851 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Arrow Lake-S |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 20 |
| 16 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 6400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
