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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. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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The Intel Core i5-12600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron M 373 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | Release date | -- |
| -- | Direct X | -- |
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| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Shaders | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| -- | Execution units | -- |
| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 100 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
| 150 W | TDP (PL2) | None |
| 125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5.5 W |
Technical details |
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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. |
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| 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 |