Intel Core i5-12600K

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
10	16	3.7 GHz	4.9 GHz

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Availability
MSRP in USD: $289

Intel Core i5-12600K processor 20 MB Smart Cache Box

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i5-12600K

Very High

308

FPS

League of Legends

Ultra

155

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

511

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

High

296

FPS

Apex Legends

High

908

FPS

Valorant

Best Looking

248

FPS

Dota 2

Specifications

General
Release Date	Nov 4th, 2021
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Collection	Core i5
Codename	Alder Lake

Performance
Cores	10
Threads	16
Base Frequency	3.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	125 W
Overclockable	Yes
Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770

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MSRP in USD: $289

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