Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-5930K
66.5Single-core20.9
52.4Multi-core30.8
52.1Gamingspec-based37.7
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+46) and multi-core (+22). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 52 vs 31
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 154% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,300 vs 6,800
- 148% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,500 vs 5,050
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+67% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+32% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+533% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+33% | 15 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400+129%Top 42% | 1,050Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500+148%Top 42% | 5,050Bottom 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+107%Top 33% | 920Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+154%Top 34% | 6,800Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 27,300+105%Top 48% | 13,300Bottom 22% |
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