Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Xeon Gold 5120 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-12600K or Intel Xeon Gold 5120 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-12600K has 10 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12600K was released in Q4/2021. The Intel Xeon Gold 5120 has 14 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 768 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 5120 was released in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100 (34) |
12 | Generation | 1 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Skylake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-11600K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-13600K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-12600K is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz). The Intel Xeon Gold 5120 has 14 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5120 |
10 | Cores | 14 |
16 | Threads | 28 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz) |
2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | 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 770 | 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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-12600K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 5120 can connect up to 768 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5120 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 768 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
9.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 19.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-12600K has a TDP of 125 W, that of the Intel Xeon Gold 5120 is 105 W. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5120 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
150 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600K has a 29.50 MB cache, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5120 cache has a total of 19.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5120 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
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, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
289 $ | Release price | 1700 $ |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
14C 28T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120
2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Xeon Gold 5120 |
Unknown | Unknown |