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Intel Core i5-12490F vs Intel Core i5-12600K: Comparison

Intel Core i5-12490F and Intel Core i5-12600K separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i5-12490F at 7.5 MB, Intel Core i5-12600K at 9.5 MB, 21% in favour of Intel Core i5-12600K. L3 Cache splits them by another 10%, again favouring Intel Core i5-12600K. They match on 18 other specifications, including product line, form factor and codename.

Intel Core i5-12490F
IntelIntel Core i5-12490F
Intel Core i5-12600K
IntelIntel Core i5-12600K

Specs

Specification
Intel Core i5-12490F
Intel Core i5-12490F
Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Core i5-12600K
Product LineCoreCore
Form FactorDesktopDesktop
Model Numberi5-12490Fi5-12600K
CodenameAlder LakeAlder Lake
Release Year20222022
TDP65 W125 W
iGPUNoneIntel UHD Graphics 770
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
SocketLGA 1700LGA 1700
Socket StatusMatureMature
Process Node10 nm10 nm
Performance Cores66
Efficiency Cores04
SMT Enabledtruetrue
P-Core Base Clock3.03.7
P-Core Boost Clock4.64.9
Unlocked Multiplierfalsetrue
L2 Cache7.5 MB-21%9.5 MB
L3 Cache18 MB-10%20 MB
Base Power65 W125 W
Max Turbo Power117150
Memory TypeDDR5 or DDR4DDR5 or DDR4
Max Memory Speed48004800
Memory Channels22
Max Memory Capacity128128
Integrated GraphicsNoYes
Copilot Plus Certifiedfalsefalse
PCIe GenerationPCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes2020
Retail AvailabilityTray OEMBoxed Retail
Cores610
Threads1216
ArchitectureAlder LakeAlder Lake

Verdict

Intel Core i5-12490F

7.4 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core i5-12490F trims integrated graphics for a lower price, aimed at builds already running a discrete GPU.

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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