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Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel 6th Gen Intel Core i5 6600K: Comparison

Intel Core i5-12600K and Intel 6th Gen Intel Core i5 6600K separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i5-12600K at 9.5 MB, Intel 6th Gen Intel Core i5 6600K at 1 MB, 89% in favour of Intel Core i5-12600K. L3 Cache splits them by another 70%, again favouring Intel Core i5-12600K. They match on 7 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and unlocked multiplier.

IntelIntel Core i5-12600K

IntelIntel 6th Gen Intel Core i5 6600K

Specs

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Specification	Intel Core i5-12600K	Intel 6th Gen Intel Core i5 6600K
Product Line	Core	Core i
Form Factor	Desktop	Desktop
Model Number	i5-12600K	6600K
Codename	Alder Lake	Skylake
Release Year	2022	2015
Market Segment	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	LGA 1700	LGA1151
Socket Status	Mature	End of Life
Process Node	10 nm	14 nm
Performance Cores	6	4
Efficiency Cores	4	0
SMT Enabled	true	false
P-Core Base Clock	3.7	3.5
P-Core Boost Clock	4.9	3.9
Unlocked Multiplier	true	true
L2 Cache	9.5 MB	1 MB-89%
L3 Cache	20 MB	6 MB-70%
Base Power	125 W	91 W
Bundled Cooler	None	None
Memory Type	DDR5 or DDR4	DDR4
Max Memory Speed	4800	2133
Memory Channels	2	2
Max Memory Capacity	128	64
Integrated Graphics	Yes	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel HD Graphics 530
iGPU Compute Units	32	24
Copilot Plus Certified	false	false
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 3.0
PCIe Lanes	20	16-20%
Launch MSRP	289	242
Retail Availability	Boxed Retail	Discontinued
Cores	10	4
Threads	16	4
Architecture	Alder Lake	Skylake, 6th Gen Intel Core

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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