Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i5-12600K
56.4Single-core65.2
41.7Multi-core50.8
46.5Gamingspec-based52.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1240012 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9) and single-core (+9). Intel Core i5-12400 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 i5-12400
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $318
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 42
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 42% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,878 vs 11,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 150 W+28% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+48% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 10 MB+27% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 20 MB+11% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Bottom 48% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 44% | 1,809+7%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 45% | 16,878+42%Top 37% |
| PassMark | 19,700Bottom 35% | 27,501+40%Top 47% |
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