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Intel Core i5-12600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

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Combined Speed (all threads combined)

Core i5-12600K 59.2 GT/s
Ryzen 5 2600 40.8 GT/s
Difference: 18.4 (45%)

Core Speed

Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz
Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz
Difference: 0.3 (9%)

Threads

Core i5-12600K 16
Ryzen 5 2600 12
Difference: 4 (33%)

TDP

Core i5-12600K 125 Watts
Ryzen 5 2600 65 Watts
Difference: 60 (92%)

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Model Core i5-12600K Ryzen 5 2600
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Alder Lake Zen
Core Speed 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Hyperthreading Yes No
Cores / Modules 10 6
Total Threads 16 12
Turbo 4.9 3.9
L2 Cache 9.5MB 6 x 256KB
L3 Cache 20MB 16MB
GPU Model UHD Graphics 770
TDP 125 Watts 65 Watts
Socket FC-LGA1700 AM4
Released November 2021 April 2018