Ultra 7 256V vs i5-12600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600K
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
17.43
+38.1%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.62

Core i5-12600K outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking363612
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.09no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency13.1369.89
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$289no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache384 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size215.25 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketFCLGA1700Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Arc 140V
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

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.

i5-12600K 17.43
+38.1%
Ultra 7 256V 12.62

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.

i5-12600K 27689
+38.1%
Ultra 7 256V 20043

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-12600K 12797
+35.3%
Ultra 7 256V 9460

Blender(-)

i5-12600K 190
Ultra 7 256V 324
+71%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i5-12600K 1904
Ultra 7 256V 1972
+3.6%

7-Zip Single

i5-12600K 5944
+4.8%
Ultra 7 256V 5672

7-Zip

i5-12600K 64260
+78.7%
Ultra 7 256V 35964

WebXPRT 3

i5-12600K 293
Ultra 7 256V 306
+4.4%

CrossMark Overall

i5-12600K 1637
Ultra 7 256V 1700
+3.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.43 12.62
Recency 27 October 2021 24 September 2024
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 17 Watt

i5-12600K has a 38.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 635.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 256V in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-12600K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12600K and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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