Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-12600K
38.6Single-core65.2
36.5Multi-core50.8
36.7Gamingspec-based52.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+27) and multi-core (+14). Intel Core i5-11400F 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 i5-11400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $318
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 37
- 217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W+3% | 150 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+42% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 10 MB+217% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Bottom 29% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Bottom 37% | 1,809+36%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Bottom 37% | 16,878+65%Top 37% |
| PassMark | 17,000Bottom 29% | 27,501+62%Top 47% |
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