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Intel Core i5-12600K - Core i5 12th Gen Alder Lake 10-Core (6P+4E) 3.7 GHz LGA 1700 125W Intel UHD Graphics 770 Desktop Processor - BX8071512600K
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- Intel 7 Processor Base Power: 125W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 150W
- 20MB L3 Cache
- 9.5MB L2 Cache
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
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- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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The Intel Core i5-12600K is a 10-core, 16-thread Alder Lake desktop processor suited to users who want a mix of performance and multitasking capacity for a desktop PC; it has six performance cores, four efficiency cores, and boost frequencies up to 4.9 GHz.
Recommended For
- PC gamers building an LGA1700 desktop with a discrete graphics card who also want CPU headroom for gaming and everyday multitasking; launch-era reviews found strong gaming performance for its class.
- People who regularly compile code, render 3D scenes, or encode video and want a midrange desktop CPU that handles multithreaded work as well as gaming; reviews found strong results in several productivity tests.
- Builders who want to use the processor’s integrated graphics for display output or troubleshooting before installing a graphics card; the 12600K includes Intel UHD Graphics 770.
- Enthusiasts assembling a compatible desktop who want an unlocked processor and are prepared to choose a suitable motherboard and separate CPU cooler.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Desktop PC builds using an LGA 1700 motherboard, with support for integrated graphics and either DDR4 or DDR5 memory |
| Cores And Threads | 10 cores (6 performance + 4 efficiency) and 16 threads, with Hyper-Threading support |
| Clock Speeds | P-core base frequency of 3.7 GHz and E-core base frequency of 2.8 GHz; turbo up to 4.9 GHz on a P-core and 3.6 GHz on an E-core |
| Cache And Power | 20 MB L3 cache and 9.5 MB L2 cache; 125 W processor base power and 150 W maximum turbo power |
| Socket And Platform | LGA 1700 socket with Alder Lake architecture, Intel 7 process, 64-bit instruction set, and PCIe 5.0, 4.0, and 3.0 support. Supports dual-channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 memory, up to 128 GB and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, ECC memory, virtualization, and Windows 11 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 with a 300 MHz base frequency and up to 1.45 GHz dynamic frequency |
| Cooling | Cooling device not included; processor only |
| Model Identifiers | Intel Core i5-12600K, 12th Gen Core i5; model BX8071512600K |