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Combined Speed (all threads combined)

Core i5-12600K 59.2 GT/s
Core i5-6600K 14 GT/s
Difference: 45.2 (323%)

Core Speed

Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz
Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz
Difference: 0.2 (6%)

Threads

Core i5-12600K 16
Core i5-6600K 4
Difference: 12 (300%)

TDP

Core i5-12600K 125 Watts
Core i5-6600K 91 Watts
Difference: 34 (37%)

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Model Core i5-12600K Core i5-6600K
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Architecture Alder Lake Skylake
Core Speed 3.7 GHz 3.5 GHz
Hyperthreading Yes No
Cores / Modules 10 4
Total Threads 16 4
Turbo 4.9 1/2/3/4
L2 Cache 9.5MB 4 x 256 KB
L3 Cache 20MB 6 MB
GPU Model UHD Graphics 770 HD Graphics 530
TDP 125 Watts 91 Watts
Socket FC-LGA1700 LGA 1151
Released November 2021 2015-08-01