The Core i5-12600K is a fast desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 04, 2021. It's currently in stock for $161.25, so it's an amazing value for money.
| Nov 4th, 2021 | $2.89 | 125 W | 10/16 | 3.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i5-12600K Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| MSRP | $2.89 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 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 |
Core i5-12600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Very High
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+2
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Min 1% FPS
Ultra
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+2
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Ultra
1920x1080
+3
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Min 1% FPS
Very High
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Min 1% FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
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Min 1% FPS
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