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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-1334U vs Core i5-12600K

The Core i5-1334U is slower than the Core i5-12600K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 18% more expensive – $340 vs $289

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Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 18% cheaper – $289 vs $340
Up to 41% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-1334U

235FPS

Core i5-12600K

249FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-1334U

213FPS

Core i5-12600K

219FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-1334U

288FPS

Core i5-12600K

351FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i5-1334U

161FPS

Core i5-12600K

169FPS

Valorant2020

657FPS

724FPS

622FPS

688FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-1334U

688FPS

Core i5-12600K

758FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-1334U

332FPS

Core i5-12600K

331FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-1334U

51%

Core i5-12600K

58%

Core i5-12600K ranks 7 points higher.

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Core i5-12600K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-1334U

12 MB

Core i5-12600K

20 MB

Core i5-12600K has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-1334U

1.3 GHz

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz

Core i5-12600K has a 185% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-1334U

4.6 GHz

Core i5-12600K

4.9 GHz

Core i5-12600K boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-1334U

15W

Core i5-12600K

125W

Core i5-1334U draws 110W less power.

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Core i5-1334U

Core i5-12600K

Core i5-1334UCore i5-12600K

Intel BGA 1744

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LGA1700

Raptor Lake-U

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe Graphics 80EU

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-1334U or Core i5-12600K?expand_more

The Core i5-12600K. It's 14% faster than the Core i5-1334U on average across 100+ games, scoring 58/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12600K than Core i5-1334U?expand_more

14% 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 i5-1334U or Core i5-12600K?expand_more

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

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

It scores 58/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-1334U and Core i5-12600K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-1334U scores 51/100, Core i5-12600K scores 58/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-1334U or Core i5-12600K 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 i5-1334U or Core i5-12600K?expand_more

The Core i5-12600K is the stronger pick at 58/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.