The Core i5-12600K is a very fast desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 04, 2021. It's currently in stock for $244.00, so it's an average value for money.
| Nov 4th, 2021 | 125 W | 10 | 16 | 3.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Release Date | TDP | Cores | Threads | Base Freq. | Turbo Freq. |
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Core i5-12600K Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| MSRP | $289.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Codename | Alder Lake |
| Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 10 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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