Processors comparison
Intel 10 Core i5 12600KF Alder Lake CPU/Processor vs Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.70GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700…
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.
- Memory support differs: Intel 10 Core i5 12600KF Alder Lake CPU/Processor DDR4, DDR5, Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.70GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700… 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 | Intel 10 Core i5 12600KF Alder Lake CPU/Processor | Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.70GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700… |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | No | No |
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