Intel Core i5-12600 vs Intel Core i5-9400
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-12600 and the Intel Core i5-9400. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Winner: Intel Core i5-12600 — driven by Boost Clock (4.8 GHz), L3 Cache (20 MB), Base Clock (3.3 GHz)
Intel Core i5-12600
6
performance points
Intel Core i5-9400
0
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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