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Intel Core i5-12600K

Desktop CPUIntel

Dem still dey call am intel core i5-12600k, core i5-12600k, i5-12600k, core-i5-12600k

IntelDesktop CPUAlder Lake

Intel Core i5-12600K na one Intel processor wey get 10 CPU core-dem and 16 thread-dem.

Wetin you need know

Intel Core i5-12600K na one Intel processor wey get 10 CPU core-dem and 16 thread-dem.

Reference specifications wey dem record no be tested performance or operating-system compatibility verdict. Verify di exact model and platform wit di manufacturer.

Specifications

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Processor

Intel Core i5-12600K specifications: Processor
Manufacturer Intel
Family Core i5
Architecture Alder Lake
Generation 12th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors
Manufacturing process 10 nm
Segment Desktop

Cores and threads

Intel Core i5-12600K specifications: Core-dem and thread-dem
CPU cores 10
P-core-dem 6
E-core-dem 4
Threads 16
Hybrid architecture Yes

Clock speeds

Intel Core i5-12600K specifications: Clock speed-dem
Performance-core base frequency 3.7 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency 4.9 GHz

Cache

Intel Core i5-12600K specifications: Cache
L2 cache 9728 KB
L3 cache 20 MB

Memory

Intel Core i5-12600K specifications: Memory
Supported types DDR5, DDR4
Maximum memory 128 GB
Memory channels 2

Package and power

Intel Core i5-12600K specifications: Package and power
Socket FCLGA1700
Processor base power 125 W
PCIe Revision 5.0, 20 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Core i5-12600K specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770

Market

Intel Core i5-12600K launch October 1, 2021 for USD 318 (price wey dem suggest at launch).

Intel Core i5-12600K specifications: Market
Launch date October 1, 2021
MSRP wey dem launch am USD 318 (price wey dem suggest at launch)
Model i5-12600K

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket FCLGA1700
Board Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Check di motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory DDR5, DDR4, up to 128 GB
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770

Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Boards dey often need BIOS update before newer chip wey dey di same socket go fit post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter just like di socket name.

Read di memory list on di board. Di CPU fit list more standards pass wetin one motherboard go accept.

CPU wey no get integrated graphics no need discrete graphics card every time. Some server motherboards dey provide separate management graphics controller. Check di motherboard and CPU documentation.

Manufacturer-checked specifications

Intel Core i5-12600K

Dem check these fields against Intel's model-specific reference on 2026-10-29. Power ratings na manufacturer-defined metrics, no be measured system consumption. Other imported fields dem never independently verify dem again.

Intel Core i5-12600K
Code name Alder Lake
Manufacturer segment Desktop
CPU cores 10
Performance core-dem 6
Efficiency cores 4
Threads 16
Maximum turbo frequency 4.9 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 3.7 GHz
Efficiency-core base frequency 2.8 GHz
L3 cache 20 MB
Processor base power 125 W
Maximum turbo power 150 W
Manufacturer launch date Q4'21
Maximum memory 128 GB
Memory channels 2
Socket or package FCLGA1700

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