Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-10600K and the Intel Core i5-12600KF and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-10600K 6 core processor released in Q2/2020 with the Intel Core i5-12600KF which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
10 | Generation | 12 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-9600K | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
Intel Core i5-11600K | Successor | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-10600K is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.10 GHz (4.80 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-12600KF clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.10 GHz (4.80 GHz) | A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-10600K, while the Intel Core i5-12600KF supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 9.50 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 20.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-10600K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-12600KF is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
182 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | 150 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-10600K has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-12600KF is at 29.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
LGA 1200 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
262 $ | Release price | 264 $ |
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Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
Unknown | Unknown |