Which is better, Intel Core i5-12400 or Intel Core i5-12600K?

The Intel Core i5-12600K wins in 5 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-12400.

Core i5-12400 vs Core i5-12600K

Intel

Core i5-12400

Intel

Core i5-12600K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-12400	Core i5-12600K
Performance
Total Cores	6	10+40%
Threads	12	16+25%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.9 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+32%
Cache
L3 Cache	18 MB	20 MB+10%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Power
TDP	65W+48%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12600K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (67% better). The Core i5-12400 wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (48% better).

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Core i5-12400

Core i5-12600K

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