Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA 1700
Intel
78 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA 1700
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
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Efficiency
Server
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 12600 | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 12600 | 6526Y |
| Codename | Alder Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 7★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 7.5 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 18 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 80★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 195 |
| Max Turbo Power | 117★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA 1700
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12600
Scores 78 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 27 specs.