Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
38.6Single-core66.5
36.5Multi-core52.4
36.7Gaming52.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+28) and Multi-core (+16). 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 $264
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 52 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 52 vs 37
- 217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
- 98% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,500 vs 6,300
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 2,400+54%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Top 66% | 12,500+98%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Top 54% | 1,900+43%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Top 55% | 17,300+70%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 17,000Top 58% | 27,300+61%Top 33% |
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