Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
48Single-core66.5
39.1Multi-core52.4
39.8Gaming52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+19) and Multi-core (+13). 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
- 67% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 150 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 52 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 52 vs 40
- 217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
- 76% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,500 vs 7,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+67% | 150 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 10 MB+217% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | 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 i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Top 44% | 2,400+28%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Top 56% | 12,500+76%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Top 44% | 1,900+27%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Top 50% | 17,300+56%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 19,800Top 48% | 27,300+38%Top 33% |
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