Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Celeron M 373

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Intel Core i5-12600KF or Intel Core i5-12600KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-12600KF features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Celeron M 373 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2004 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron M 373, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 479 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-12600KF Name Intel Celeron M 373
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Celeron
12 Generation 0
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Celeron M 300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Celeron M 373 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron M 373 is 1.0 GHz
The processor has one core only.
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 1.0 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
16 Threads 1
Yes Hyperthreading No
10 CPU Cores 1
None None 1x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron M 373 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels --
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5.5 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
150 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron M 373 is manufactured using a 90 nm process.
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2004
BX8071512600KF Part Number --
9.5 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions MMX, SSE, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Dothan
10 nm Technology 90 nm
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 479
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
264 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-32 (32 bit)
20.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes