Intel Core i7-6600U | Intel Core i5-12600K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-6600U and the Intel Core i5-12600K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-6600U 2 core processor released in Q3/2015 with the Intel Core i5-12600K which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Core i 6000U (20) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
6 | Generation | 12 |
Skylake U | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-5600U | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-11600K |
Intel Core i7-7600U | Successor | Intel Core i5-13600K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-6600U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.40 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-12600K 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 i7-6600U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600K |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.60 GHz (3.40 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 HD Graphics 520 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 11 |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 32 |
192 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
12 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 520 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-6600U, while the Intel Core i5-12600K 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 i7-6600U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600K |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 9.50 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 20.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-6600U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-12600K 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 i7-6600U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600K |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 150 W |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
7.5 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6600U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-12600K is at 29.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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+ |
BGA 1356 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
393 $ | Release price | 289 $ |
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Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Intel Core i5-12600K |
Unknown | Unknown |