Intel Core i5-12600KF | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-12600KF or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U - 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 i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF was released in Q4/2021. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U was released in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO (21) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8040 (20) |
12 | Generation | 7 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Hawk Point (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-11600KF | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
Intel Core i5-13600KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12600KF is 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is at 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
10 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Zen 4 |
2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-12600KF or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-12600KF can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
9.50 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-12600KF is 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has a TDP of 28 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
150 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600KF is manufactured in 10 nm and has 29.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
264 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
13,450 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
Unknown | Unknown |