Core i5-11600K vs Core i5-12600H: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core i5-11600K 2021 · 6/12 cores/threads, 125 W

33.07

Core i5-12600H 2022 · 12/16 cores/threads

32.88

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Core i5-11600K and Core i5-12600H are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i5-11600K

145

faster than 65% of tested · runs: 7

Core i5-12600H

150+3 %

faster than 50% of tested · runs: 1

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core i5-11600K	Core i5-12600H
Score (0–100)	33.07	32.88
Ranking position	254	262
Power efficiency (0–100)	13.83	no data
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Architecture	Rocket Lake	Alder Lake
Release date	Q1 2021	Q1 2022

Specifications

	Core i5-11600K	Core i5-12600H
Cores	6	12
Threads	12	16
P + E cores	no data	4 + 8
Base clock	3.9 GHz	2.7 GHz
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	4.5 GHz
L3 cache	12 MB	18 MB
Process node	14 nm	no data
Unlocked multiplier	yes	no
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 750	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i5-11600K	Core i5-12600H
Socket	LGA1200	no data
TDP	125 W	no data

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i5-11600K	Core i5-12600H
Memory type	DDR4-3200	no data
Memory channels	2	no data
Max memory	128 GB	no data
PCI Express version	4.0	no data
PCIe lanes	20	no data

Pros and cons

Core i5-11600K

unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Core i5-12600H

6% faster single core
more cores: 12 vs 6
more threads: 16 vs 12
bigger L3 cache: 18 MB vs 12 MB
newer: released in 2022

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