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Intel Core i5-12600K Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i5-12600K is a 10 core processor. It can handle 16 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q4/2021. The Intel Core i5-12600K is based on the 12. generation of the Intel Core i5 series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 1700. The Intel Core i5-12600K scores 1,854 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 11,912 points.
| Name: | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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| Family: | Intel Core i5 (336) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
| Architecture: | Alder Lake S |
| Technology: | 10 nm |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Generation: | 12 |
| Predecessor: | Intel Core i5-11600K |
| Successor: | Intel Core i5-13600K |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The 10 CPU cores of the Intel Core i5-12600K clock with 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 10 / 16 |
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| Core architecture: | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| A-Core: | 6x Golden Cove |
| B-Core: | 4x Gracemont |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | Yes |
| A-Core Frequency: | 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) |
| B-Core Frequency: | 2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
With the Intel UHD Graphics 770, the Intel Core i5-12600K has an build in graphic solution. It has 32 SM processors, which have a total of 256 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.
| GPU name: | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.30 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 1.45 GHz |
| Compute units: | 32 |
| Shader: | 256 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q4/2021 |
| Max. displays: | 3 |
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| Generation: | 11 |
| Direct X: | 12 |
| Technology: | 10 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 64 GB |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | Decode / Encode |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | Decode / Encode |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | Decode / Encode |
| VP9: | Decode / Encode |
| AV1: | Decode |
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| AVC: | Decode / Encode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-12600K supports up to 128 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR5-4800 DDR4-3200 | 76.8 GB/s 51.2 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 128 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | Yes |
| PCIe: | 5.0 x 20 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementWith the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i5-12600K has a TDP of 125 W. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 125 W |
| TDP (PL2): | 150 W |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | 100 °C |
Technical details
The Intel Core i5-12600K has a 29.50 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.
| Technology: | 10 nm |
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| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 1700 |
| L2-Cache: | 9.50 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 20.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
| Release date: | Q4/2021 |
| Release price: | 289 $ |
| Part Number: | BX8071512600K |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-12600K have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
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Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Intel Core i5-13400E
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)
The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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96C 192T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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14C 28T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900TE
16C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-14100T
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Intel Core i9-12900TE
16C 24T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900TE
24C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900TE
16C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14400
10C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
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Intel Xeon Gold 6138T
20C 40T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Silver 4310
12C 24T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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Intel Core i7-12700E
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700TE
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5850EQ
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11500B
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500TE
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Blender 3.1 Benchmark
In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8160
24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6238
22C 44T @ 2.60 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14400F
10C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-14400
10C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4
18C 36T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
14,072 CB R23 MC @ 90 W |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
14,230 CB R23 MC @ 92 W |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
12,454 CB R23 MC @ 82 W |
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Intel Core i5-12400
12,454 CB R23 MC @ 82 W |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
38,712 CB R23 MC @ 256 W |
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Benchmarks
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
343 entries
343 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
340 entries
340 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
631 entries
631 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
613 entries
613 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,833 entries
1,833 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,779 entries
1,779 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,506 entries
2,506 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,474 entries
2,474 entries
Cinebench R20 (SC)
663 entries
663 entries
Cinebench R20 (MC)
611 entries
611 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,128 entries
2,128 entries
3DMark Timespy (iGPU)
529 entries
529 entries
Blender 3.1 Benchmark
212 entries
212 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,444 entries
2,444 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
240 entries
240 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
742 entries
742 entries
V-Ray CPU-Render
250 entries
250 entries
Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,108 entries
1,108 entries
Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,104 entries
1,104 entries
CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
137 entries
137 entries
Description of the processor
The Intel Core i5-12600K is a 10-core processor from Intel. It is based on the 12th generation of the American chip manufacturers Core-i series and is based on a hybrid chip layout for the first time in the mainstream segment. Specifically, the processor has 10 CPU cores, which are divided into 6 performance cores (architecture: Golden Cove) and 4 energy-efficient CPU cores (Gracemont).This hybrid division of CPU cores primarily offers advantages when it comes to the energy consumption of the chip. Hybrid chips with CPU cores of different sizes have been used in smartphones and tablets for years. With the Apple M1, Apple was the first major manufacturer to use a hybrid chip design. Up until then, Intel had already made initial attempts with two hybrid notebook chips, but had only produced them in extremely small quantities.
In contrast to Apples M1 processor, however, the Intel Core i5-12600K continues to rely on an x86-64 instruction set, while Apple wants to switch completely to ARM processors in the next 1-2 years.
With a clock frequency of 3.7 GHz and a turbo of 4.5 GHz (4.9 GHz on one CPU core), the Intel Core i5-12600K clocks much higher than comparable hybrid chip designs. Intel has equipped the processor with a TDP of 125 watts, and the processor can even accept 150 watts for a short time.
For the first time, the 12th generation of Intel Core i processors now also supports DDR5 main memory. The official maximum is DDR5-4800, but higher clock frequencies of the working memory are also possible via the XMP 3.0 profile. Of course, the main memory can also be overclocked manually without an XMP profile. However, Intel has significantly upgraded the XMP 3.0 profile, several profiles are now allowed.
The Intel Core i5-12600K is manufactured in a 10 nm process at Intel, which is similar to the 7 nm manufacturing process at TSMC.
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