Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
65.2Single-core88.7
50.8Multi-core81.6
52.1Gamingspec-based64.4
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 55.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+31) and single-core (+24). Intel Core i5-12600K 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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 51
- 216% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 10 MB
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $318
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 159 W+6% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 18+80% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 16 | 18+13% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 30 MB+216% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 30 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,182Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,692Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809Top 38% | 2,261+25%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878Top 37% | 30,867+83%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 27,501Top 47% | 51,560+87%Top 16% |
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