i5-12600KF vs i5-1035G4

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1035G4
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.95
Core i5-12600KF
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
17.57
+255%

Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i5-1035G4 by a whopping 255% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1234357
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.83
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Power efficiency18.6413.23
Architecture codenameIce Lake (Client) (2019)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date1 August 2019 (5 years ago)4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$320$264

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-1035G4 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed1.1 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeOPIDMI 4.0
Bus rate4 × 4 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier1137
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)9.5 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1035G4 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1526FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Key++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth59.732 GB/s76.805 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus Graphicsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

i5-1035G4 4.95
i5-12600KF 17.57
+255%

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.

i5-1035G4 7865
i5-12600KF 27909
+255%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.95 17.57
Recency 1 August 2019 4 November 2021
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i5-1035G4 has 733.3% lower power consumption.

i5-12600KF, on the other hand, has a 254.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 150% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i5-12600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1035G4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-1035G4 is a notebook processor while Core i5-12600KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-1035G4 and Core i5-12600KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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