Processors comparison
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-12600KF
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the LGA 1700 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Core i5-12600K has integrated graphics; the Core i5-12600KF needs a graphics card to show a picture.
- Memory support differs: Core i5-12600K DDR4, DDR5, Core i5-12600KF DDR5.
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Core i5-12600K | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Alder Lake |
| Series | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Max boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 125 W | 125 W |
| Cooler in the box | Unknown | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | No |
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