The Core i5-12600K is a very fast desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 04, 2021. It's currently in stock for $180.97, so it's a lower value for money.
| Nov 4th, 2021 | $289.00 | 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 | $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 |
Core i5-12600K in My Games
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The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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High
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+1
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Min 1% FPS
Ultra
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+2
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Min 1% FPS
Very High
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+2
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Min 1% FPS
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Skytech Chronos Gaming
$1,599.99
91 FPS
$17.58/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3070 |
| CPU | Core i5-12600K |
| RAM | 16 GB |
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Skytech Shiva II Gaming
$1,550.00
83 FPS
$18.67/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
| CPU | Core i5-12600K |
| RAM | 16 GB |
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Skytech Skytech Shiva Gaming
$1,899.99
83 FPS
$22.89/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
| CPU | Core i5-12600K |
| RAM | 32 GB |
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Skytech Shadow Gaming
$1,699.00
108 FPS
$15.73/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4070 |
| CPU | Core i5-12600K |
| RAM | 16 GB |
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Skytech Skytech Chronos Gaming
$1,799.99
107 FPS
$16.82/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3080 |
| CPU | Core i5-12600K |
| RAM | 16 GB |
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Skytech Prism II
$3,598.00
96 FPS
$37.47/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
| CPU | Core i5-12600K |
| RAM | 32 GB |
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Skytech Archangel Gaming
$1,349.99
78 FPS
$17.3/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 |
| CPU | Core i5-12600K |
| RAM | 16 GB |
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Centaurus Paladin iRX4 - Intel i5-12600K 10-Core, 32GB RAM, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, 500GB SSD, Windows 11 PRO, AC WiFi. Fast
$1,199.99
69 FPS
$17.39/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
| CPU | Core i5-12600K |
| RAM | 32 GB |
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