Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i5-13400F
66.5Single-core62.5
52.4Multi-core49.3
52.1Gaming50.2
9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+4) and Multi-core (+3). Intel Core i5-13400F 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 i5-12600KF
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 63
- Stronger Multi-core score: 52 vs 49
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,500 vs 11,300
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $264
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W+1% | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+7% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400+4%Top 28% | 2,300Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500+11%Top 29% | 11,300Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+6%Top 21% | 1,800Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+9%Top 28% | 15,800Top 31% |
| PassMark | 27,300+7%Top 33% | 25,600Top 37% |
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