Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
65.2Single-core68.6
50.8Multi-core50.3
52.1Gamingspec-based52.1
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-12600K scores 55.4 against 56.2 for Intel Core i5-12600KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-12600KF edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 65
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $318
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 150 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 9.5 MB | 9.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809Top 42% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878Top 39% | — |
| PassMark | 27,501Top 39% | 27,503Top 39% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,917Top 31% | 3,916Top 31% |
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