Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i9-10850K
65.2Single-core40.7
50.8Multi-core47
52.1Gamingspec-based54
10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+25) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i9-10850K 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 i5-12600K
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 41
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 47
- 280% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 38% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,809 vs 1,310
- Lower launch price: $318 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- 67% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 150 W
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 250 W+67% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+280% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,700Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,100Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809+38%Top 38% | 1,310Bottom 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878+8%Top 37% | 15,700Top 43% |
| PassMark | 27,501+21%Top 47% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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