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Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10600K vs Intel Core i5-12600KF: Comparison

Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10600K and Intel Core i5-12600KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10600K at 1.5 MB, Intel Core i5-12600KF at 9.5 MB, 84% in favour of Intel Core i5-12600KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 40%, again favouring Intel Core i5-12600KF. They match on 7 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and market segment.

10th Gen Intel Core i5 10600K
IntelIntel 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10600K
Intel Core i5-12600KF
IntelIntel Core i5-12600KF

Specs

Specification
10th Gen Intel Core i5 10600K
Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10600K
Intel Core i5-12600KF
Intel Core i5-12600KF
Product LineCore i5Core
Form FactorDesktopDesktop
Model Number10600Ki5-12600KF
CodenameComet LakeAlder Lake
Release Year20202022
TDP125 W125 W
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630None
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
SocketLGA 1200LGA 1700
Socket StatusMatureMature
Process Node14 nm10 nm
Performance Cores66
Efficiency Cores04
SMT EnabledYestrue
P-Core Base Clock4.1 GHz3.7
P-Core Boost Clock4.8 GHz4.9
Unlocked MultiplierYestrue
L2 Cache1.5 MB-84%9.5 MB
L3 Cache12 MB-40%20 MB
Base Power125 W125 W
Max Turbo Power182W150
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5 or DDR4
Memory Channels22
Integrated GraphicsYesNo
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes16-20%20
Launch MSRP262264
Retail AvailabilityRetailBoxed Retail
ArchitectureComet Lake, 10th Gen Intel CoreAlder Lake
Cores610
Threads1216

Verdict

Intel Core i5-12600KF

7.8 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is an unlocked, GPU-less chip aimed at enthusiasts already running a discrete graphics card.

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