Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-12400
48Single-core56.4
39.1Multi-core41.7
39.8Gaming46.5
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+8) and gaming (+7). Intel Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K
- 115% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 117 W
- 56% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 11% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 40
- 150% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 50% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 12 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+115% | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+11% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 18 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,450 MHz+12% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Top 44% | 2,100+12%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Top 56% | 9,400+32%Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Top 44% | 1,690+13%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Top 50% | 11,900+7%Top 47% |
| PassMark | 19,800+1%Top 48% | 19,700Top 49% |
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