| Spec | Core i5-12600K | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| P-Cores | 6 | N/A |
| E-Cores | 4 | N/A |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 20 MB+67% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache |
| 9.5 MB+375% |
| 2 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 5+67% | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 125W | 95W+32% |
| Max Turbo Power | 150W | 95W+58% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $289+23% | $374 |
| Release Date | 2021-11-01 | 2018-10-19 |
