Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
Intel
85 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Intel Core i5-12600KF is overwhelmingly praised as a high-performance, budget-friendly CPU for gaming, with users noting excellent value, low temperatures, and smooth gameplay in AAA titles. Verified buyers highlight its speed and compatibility with DDR4/DDR5, though some mention it lacks integrated graphics and a cooler. A few comments express frustration over stock availability, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Low operating temperatures
- Fast gaming performance in AAA titles
- Compatible with DDR4 and DDR5
- Easy installation
Cons
- No integrated graphics
- No cooler included
- Stock availability issues
Value for money 8
Gaming performance 7
Thermal management 4
Memory compatibility 4
Ease of installation 2
Missing integrated graphics 2
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 12600KF | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | EPYC |
| Model | 12600KF | 9555P |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 10 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 6 | 64★ |
| E-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 9.5 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 125★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | 150★ | 400 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong single thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12600KF
Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.
