Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-12600K
36.4Single-core65.2
34.7Multi-core50.8
39.2Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+29) and multi-core (+16). 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
- 21% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 150 W
- 11% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $318
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 35
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 90% higher PassMark: 27,501 vs 14,500
- 83% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,878 vs 9,200
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W+21% | 150 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 10 MB+533% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Bottom 32% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 26% | 1,809+47%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 16,878+83%Top 37% |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 27,501+90%Top 47% |
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