i5-12600K vs i5-6350HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6350HQ
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.68
Core i5-12600K
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
17.42
+550%

Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i5-6350HQ by a whopping 550% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1719365
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data43.94
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Power efficiency5.6413.19
Architecture codenameSkylake-H (2015−2016)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date24 January 2016 (8 years ago)4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$306$289

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Performance-coresno data6
Efficient-coresno data4
Threads416
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 4.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2337
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i5-6350HQ 2.68
i5-12600K 17.42
+550%

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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.

i5-6350HQ 4255
i5-12600K 27678
+550%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.68 17.42
Integrated graphics card 4.78 6.16
Recency 24 January 2016 4 November 2021
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

i5-6350HQ has 177.8% lower power consumption.

i5-12600K, on the other hand, has a 550% higher aggregate performance score, 28.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, and 150% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i5-12600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6350HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-6350HQ is a notebook processor while Core i5-12600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-12600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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