The Intel Core i5-12600KF is the cheaper version of the i5-12600K, but without a GPU. In the test, it is in no way inferior to its counterpart with integrated graphics unit in terms of performance - for everyday tasks and gaming you are well equipped with this processor. In terms of overall performance, it even beats the high-end predecessor Intel Core i9-11900KF by a narrow margin...

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is currently our clear editorial recommendation. The gaming performance is on a par with the current top models from AMD for a price of less than 300 euros. The application performance, on the other hand, is on a par with the Ryzen 7 5800X, which is a good deal more expensive, and the 12600KF also plays right up front in terms of efficiency. Current price: 279 euros