Intel
Intel Core i5-12600K
A highly popular 12th Gen chip that revitalized the i5 brand with its 10-core (6P+4E) hybrid architecture.
$159.99
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BuyKey Properties
ArchitectureAlder Lake
Base Clock3.7
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3.7 GHz
Cache L320
Cache Size(MB)20 MB
Capacity128
Compatibility['LGA 1700 (FCLGA1700)', 'PCI Express 5.0/4.0', 'DDR5-4800 MT/s', 'DDR4-3200 MT/s']
Component TypeCPU
Core Count(cores)10 cores
Cpu Cooler IncludedFalse
Cpu Microarchitecture GenerationIntel 12th Gen Core
Cpu SocketLGA1700
Dimensions['45.0 mm x 37.5 mm (package size)']
Included CoolerNo
Integrated Gpu ModelIntel UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsYes
Interface Standard['FCLGA1700 (LGA 1700 package/socket)', 'PCI Express 5.0/4.0', 'DMI 4.0', 'Integrated display interfaces: eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1']
Launch Date2021
ManufacturerIntel
Manufacturing ProcessIntel 7
Max Boost Clock4.9
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.9 GHz
Max Memory Speed4800
Max Turbo Power150
Memory Channels2
Memory SupportUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s and DDR4 3200 MT/s
Memory Type Support[DDR4, DDR5]
Overclocking SupportYes
Pcie Lane Count20
Pcie VersionPCIe 5.0
Pci Express VersionPCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Performance Spec['Max Turbo Frequency: up to 4.9 GHz (P-core)', 'Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: up to 3.6 GHz', 'Processor Base Power: 125 W', 'Maximum Turbo Power: 150 W', 'Intel Smart Cache: 20 MB', 'Total L2 Cache: 9.5 MB', 'Total cores/threads: 10 cores (6P+4E), 16 threads', 'Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770; Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.45 GHz']
Power Requirements125
Price(USD)159.99 USD
Process NodeIntel 7
SocketLGA1700
Tdp Processor Base Power125
Thermal Design['Maximum Operating/ Tjunction: 100 °C', 'Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020A']
Thermal Design Power(W)125 W
Thread Count(threads)16 threads
Unlocked Multiplier OverclockingTrue
Warranty Period36