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Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11600KF vs Intel Core i5-12600K: Comparison
Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11600KF and Intel Core i5-12600K separate most on l2 cache: Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11600KF at 3 MB, Intel Core i5-12600K at 9.5 MB, 68% in favour of Intel Core i5-12600K. L3 Cache splits them by another 40%, again favouring Intel Core i5-12600K. They match on 7 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and market segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core i5 | Core |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 11600KF | i5-12600K |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2022 |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1200 | LGA 1700 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Mature |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Performance Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 4 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.7 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | true |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
| Launch MSRP | 237 | 289 |
| Retail Availability | Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core | Alder Lake |
| Cores | 6 | 10 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
Verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12600K is an unlocked overclockable chip, well suited to enthusiast gaming and productivity builds.
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