Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-12600K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11600K and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11600K is 41% slower and 15% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12600K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-12600K
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PRICE£201.1£169.99
CPU MARK1952827604
VALUE97162
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W150W
EFFICIENCY156184
CORES6 x 3.90 GHz6 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS33443925
DATEQ2/2021Q4/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

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 i5-11600K better than Intel Core i5-12600K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11600K offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12600K by 67%.


The Intel Core i5-11600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 19528. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 156. The Intel Core i5-12600K efficiency score is 184. So, the Intel Core i5-12600K leads by 18%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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