Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-12400
36.4Single-core56.4
34.7Multi-core41.7
39.2Gaming46.5
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+20) and gaming (+7). Intel Core i5-10600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 64% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 56% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 117 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 39
- 400% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 182 W+56% | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+64% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+9% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+400% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 18 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,450 MHz+21% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 2,100+35%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Top 64% | 9,400+45%Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Top 68% | 1,690+37%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Top 61% | 11,900+29%Top 47% |
| PassMark | 14,500Top 62% | 19,700+36%Top 49% |
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