Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
36.4Single-core66.5
34.7Multi-core52.4
39.2Gaming52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+30) and Multi-core (+18). 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 52 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 52 vs 39
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 92% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,500 vs 6,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 2,400+54%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Top 64% | 12,500+92%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Top 68% | 1,900+54%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Top 61% | 17,300+88%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 14,500Top 62% | 27,300+88%Top 33% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core i5-10600Kvs Intel Core i7-8700KVSIntel Core i5-10600Kvs AMD Ryzen 7 2700XVSIntel Core i5-10600Kvs Intel Core i5-11400VSIntel Core i5-10600Kvs Intel Core i5-11400FVSIntel Core i5-12600KFvs AMD Ryzen 7 8700GVSIntel Core i5-12600KFvs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3DVSIntel Core i5-12600KFvs AMD Ryzen 9 3900XVSIntel Core i5-12600KFvs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3DVS