Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA1700
Intel
78 Overall Score
vs
Dell 7700
Dell
60 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 7700
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 12600 | Dell 7700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Core i7 |
| Model | 12600 | 1255U |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Alder Lake-U |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 7★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | 2 |
| E-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 7.5★ | 2.5 |
| L3 Cache | 18★ | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | Intel BGA 1744 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
| TDP | 65 | 15★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 117 | 55★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Iris Xe 96EU |
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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
Dell 7700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA1700
Dell 7700
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12600
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
