Intel Core i5-10600KF vs Intel Core i5-12600K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10600KF and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10600KF is 94% slower and 72% cheaper than Intel Core i5-12600K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-12600K
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PRICE£98.88£169.99
CPU MARK1423927604
VALUE144162
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W150W
EFFICIENCY114184
CORES6 x 4.10 GHz6 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS29183925
DATEQ3/2020Q4/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
27892
£225
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97

Is Intel Core i5-10600KF better than Intel Core i5-12600K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10600KF offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12600K by 12%.


The Intel Core i5-10600KF is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 14239. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 114. The Intel Core i5-12600K efficiency score is 184. So, the Intel Core i5-12600K leads by 61%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.