i5-12600KF vs Celeron 3215U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 3215U
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.71
Core i5-12600KF
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
18.24
+2469%

Core i5-12600KF outperforms Celeron 3215U by a whopping 2469% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2714349
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data49.02
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel CeleronIntel Core i5
Power efficiency4.3213.31
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date1 June 2015 (9 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107$264

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed1.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed1.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rate5 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache128 KB384 KB
L2 cache512 KB9.5 MB
L3 cache2 MB2 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size82 mm2215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.805 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 5th Generation Intel® Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1220

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron 3215U 0.71
i5-12600KF 18.24
+2469%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron 3215U 1083
i5-12600KF 27913
+2477%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Celeron 3215U 331
i5-12600KF 2516
+660%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Celeron 3215U 587
i5-12600KF 12301
+1996%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.71 18.24
Recency 1 June 2015 27 October 2021
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 2 16
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

Celeron 3215U has 733.3% lower power consumption.

i5-12600KF, on the other hand, has a 2469% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and 400% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The Core i5-12600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3215U in performance tests.

Be aware that Celeron 3215U is a notebook processor while Core i5-12600KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron 3215U and Core i5-12600KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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