There’s an understandable excitement around comparisons of top chips, like the Intel Core i9-12900K vs. AMD Ryzen 5950X, but for most CPU buyers, the midrange is much more important. That’s where the real value is found, and the most pressing head-to-head comparison right now is between the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 5600X.

Can those new efficiency cores and an enhanced Intel process make the 12600K better than the 5600X? Let’s find out.
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