CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C/16T · 150 W · Launched Oct 2021CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
51.2
1.02× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
55.9
1.12× ref
CPU single-thread
49.6
0.99× ref
CPU gaming
45.2
0.90× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
44.9
0.90× ref
Street price
$281
205 €
CPU overall per $100
18.2
TDP
150 W
CPU overall per watt
0.34
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 7,959 | – | points | 1 avg. | 53.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 215 | 200–231 | samples/min | 21 runs | 55.1 | 10 Nov 2025 – 7 Mar 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 231 | 205–257 | samples/min | 13 runs | 54.9 | 25 Mar 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 24.5 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 56.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 11.8k | 9,834–14.1k | points | 178 runs | 51.3 | 29 Jun 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 13.1k | 9,669–15.2k | points | 164 runs | 53.5 | 10 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 64.3k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 49.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 2,555 | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 6,692 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 17.5k | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 30.1 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 83.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 27.5k | – | points | 7238 avg. | 53.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 38.0 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 55.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 14.3k | – | vsamples | 6 avg. | 51.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,023 | – | points | 1 avg. | 47.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 533 | – | points | 1 avg. | 48.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 761 | – | points | 1 avg. | 51.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,572 | 2,169–2,684 | points | 170 runs | 55.1 | 29 Jun 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,257 | 2,069–2,514 | points | 161 runs | 50.2 | 10 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 5,944 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 42.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 275 | – | points | 1 avg. | 46.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 734 | – | points | 1 avg. | 49.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 1,907 | – | points | 1 avg. | 49.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1345.8k | – | points | 23 avg. | 60.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 3,917 | – | points | 7238 avg. | 47.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 78.6 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 50.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 60.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 45.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 7,757 | – | points | 18 avg. | 43.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 7,043 | – | points | 56 avg. | 39.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 8,196 | – | points | 122 avg. | 48.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 6,977 | – | points | 18 avg. | 48.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 81.2k | – | points | 78 avg. | 49.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data34 runs18 Oct 2026ComputerBase2 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser673 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking1 average6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench5 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026