Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-12600KF: which is better

Intel Core i5-12600K (desktop, 2021) against Intel Core i5-12600KF (desktop, 2021): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i5-12600KF is 0% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 27,500 vs 27,498).
Core i5-12600KF is $75 cheaper ($200 vs $275).
Core i5-12600KF gives 38% more performance per dollar.
Both use socket LGA1700 and fit the same motherboards (with a suitable BIOS).

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	Core i5-12600K	Core i5-12600KF
Overall score	38.1	38.2
PassMark CPU Mark	27,498	27,500
Single-thread rating	3,917	3,916
Games, 1080p, % of the best	60.8%	no data
US price	from $275	from $200
Cores	10 (6P + 4E)	10 (6P + 4E)
Threads	16	16
Base clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
Max boost	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
L3 cache	20 MB	20 MB
TDP	125 W	125 W
Max power	150 W	150 W
Memory	DDR4 / DDR5	DDR4 / DDR5
Memory speed	4800 MT/s	4800 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm (Intel 7)	10 nm (Intel 7)
Architecture	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Series	12th Gen Core	12th Gen Core
Release year	2021	2021
Integrated graphics	UHD Graphics 770	none

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