Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-12600KF

Intel Core i5-12600 ≈ ₹22,400 today · 2022 Buy now

Intel Core i5-12600KF ≈ ₹19,600 today · 2021 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-12600 and Core i5-12600KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12600KF gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i5-12600 Core i5-12600KF

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Why pick Core i5-12600

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)

Why pick Core i5-12600KF

4 more cores (10 vs 6)
About ₹2,800 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-12600	Core i5-12600KF
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	6	10
P-cores + E-cores	6P	6P + 4E
Threads	12	16
Boost clock	4.8 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz
L2 cache	7.5 MB	9.5 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	20 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	—
Released	2022	2021
Price today (≈)	₹22,400	₹19,600

FAQ

Is Core i5-12600 better than Core i5-12600KF?

Core i5-12600 and Core i5-12600KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12600KF gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12600 or Core i5-12600KF?

Core i5-12600 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i5-12600KF.

Which is better value, Core i5-12600 or Core i5-12600KF?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-12600KF gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-12600. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.