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Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-12600KF: Comparison
Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K and Intel Core i5-12600KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K at 3 MB, Intel Core i5-12600KF at 9.5 MB, 68% in favour of Intel Core i5-12600KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 40%, again favouring Intel Core i5-12600KF. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and market segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core i5 | Core |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 11600K | i5-12600KF |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2022 |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU) | None |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1200 | LGA 1700 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Mature |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| SMT Enabled | Yes | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.7 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB-68% | 9.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB-40% | 20 MB |
| Base Power | 125 W | 125 W |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 or DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
| Launch MSRP | $262 | 264 |
| Retail Availability | Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core | Alder Lake |
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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