Alder Lake I5 Reviews

Ryan Jones 1 Year Ago.


Also expect a multitude of cpu options in the u15 lineup of mainstream chips, ranging between 2c+4c and 2c+8c. Alder lake supports faster memory. Intel’s 12 th generation intel core processors previously known as alder lake cpus have been released as of the end of october 2021 to the desktop pc.

It’s 63% More Power Than The Ryzen 5 5600X, But 20% Less Power Than The 11600K.


Things are bit clearer with the 12th gen core i5. For years, intel was the benchmark standard for the fastest gaming cpu, until amd accelerated things. Hybrid x86 shock and awe.

Overclocking Both Chips Yields A Tie, An Impressive Showing Considering The 12400 Costs ~$110 Less.


These new cpus are based on a whole new hybrid architecture. The comparison here is the core i5 12600k vs amd ryzen 5 5600x. Finally, intel is back for desktop pc.

It's Faster Than A Core I9 11900K, And Brings With It Support For The Latest Tech In Ddr5 And Pcie 5.


The most efficient cpu turns out to be the amd ryzen 5 5600x at just 76w. The other big difference we know separating alder lake from rocket lake, is that the new architecture supports ddr5 memory for desktop pcs and lpddr5 for laptops. The core i9 alder lake runs at this wattage across the board, and won't let up on the national grid until its work is done.

With Our First Set Of Comparisons In Geekbench, The New 12Th Gen Core Processors Look Great.


The core i5 12600k is the best cpu for gaming in 2021. Amd ryzen 7 5700x, ryzen 5 5600 and 5500 review roundup. But, if you were particularly after the special alder lake hybrid sauce that's made the core i9 12900k and core i5 12600k such potent new processors, you'd be missing out because the lowly $200.