Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA1700
Intel
78 Overall Score
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Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5
Dell
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA1700
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Intel Core i5-12600 is highly praised for its value in gaming and SFF PC builds, with users noting excellent cooling efficiency and stable performance. However, one verified reviewer experienced slightly lower gaming performance than expected, though the price was considered fair. Overall, it is seen as a reliable mid-tier CPU that runs cool and quiet.
Pros
- Great value for gaming
- Excellent cooling efficiency
- Stable and reliable performance
- Ideal for SFF PC builds
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Slightly lower gaming performance than expected
- Minor performance issues in some games
Value for money 4
Cooling efficiency 3
Gaming performance 4
Stability 3
Sff pc suitability 2
Quiet operation 2
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 12600 | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Xeon |
| Model | 12600 | 9455 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 7 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 32★ |
| P-cores | 6 | 48★ |
| Threads | 12 | 64★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 7.5 | 48★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 200 |
| Max Turbo Power | 117★ | 350 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong platform (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12600
Scores 78 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 27 specs.