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Intel Core i5-12600KF
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Intel Core i5-12600KF — Benchmarks & Specs

10 cores16 threads125W TDP$264 MSRP2021
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i5-12600KF?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 27,529 points, per PassMark Software.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a processor from the Alder Lake family released in 2021 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include 10 cores / 16 threads, boost clock of 4.9 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $264 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 11 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 6 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Noticias3D, PassMark Software, CpuTronic, HardwareDB, PCBench, TechSpot, GadgetVersus; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i5-12600KF, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core i5-12600KF by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege 1080p <custom: reduced quality settings> 511 fps — TechSpot 2021-11-09
F1 2021 1080p <custom: reduced quality settings> 373 fps 260 fps TechSpot 2021-11-09
Counter-Strike 2 1440p Low 291 fps 225 fps Noticias3D 2024-04-05
Baldur's Gate 3 1440p Ultra 115 fps 95 fps Noticias3D 2024-04-05
Cyberpunk 2077 1440p Ultra 81 fps 68 fps Noticias3D 2024-04-05
Starfield 1440p Ultra 78 fps 66 fps Noticias3D 2024-04-05

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-12600KF — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 27,529 points PassMark Software 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 17,824 points GadgetVersus 2022-03-01
Cinebench R23 multi 17,333 points PCBench 2024-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 12,004 points CpuTronic (aggregated from Geekbench Browser) 2024-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 11,863 points HardwareDB 2023-09-01
PassMark Single Thread Rating 3,916 points PassMark Software 2026-09-27
PassMark Single Thread 3,915 points PassMark Software 2026-08-25
Geekbench 6 single 2,478 points HardwareDB 2023-09-01
Geekbench 6 single 2,461 points CpuTronic (aggregated from Geekbench Browser) 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 single 1,886 points PCBench 2024-01-01

Products Featuring the Intel Core i5-12600KF

Systems with the Intel Core i5-12600KF

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Intel Core i5-12600KF — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

cores10
tdp w125
socketLGA1700
e cores4
p cores6
threads16
process nm10
l3 cache mb20
process nodeIntel 7
base clock ghz3.7
boost clock ghz4.9
max turbo power w150
integrated graphicsfalse

Intel Core i5-12600KF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core i5-12600KF best used for?
Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core Alder Lake-family processor. Gaming, streaming and mainstream productivity are the typical workloads.
When was the Intel Core i5-12600KF released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i5-12600KF launched in 2021 at a $264 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Intel Core i5-12600KF benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Intel Core i5-12600KF have, and how does it benchmark?
Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 cores and 16 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i5-12600KF?
Amazon listings for the Intel Core i5-12600KF are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Intel Core i5-12600KF section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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