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Core i5-12600K: Atomfall

Name: Intel Core i5-12600K
Brand: Intel

$329.95

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In Atomfall, the Core i5-12600K outperforms 82% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $329.95. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9700X.

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Intel Core i5 [12th Gen] i5-12600K Deca-core [10 Core] 3.70 GHz Processor - OEM Pack

^$329⁹⁵

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Core i5-12600K in Atomfall

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Core i5-12600K's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Nov 4th, 2021
MSRP	$289.00
Current Price	$329.95
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Alder Lake-S
Socket	LGA1700
Power Consumption	125W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 90 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	10 / 16
Base Frequency	3.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	UHD Graphics 770
RAM	3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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Core i5-12600K in Gaming PCs

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Skytech Gaming Archangel Gaming PC, RTX 4060, i5-12600K, 16 GB DDR4, 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD

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Core i5-12600K in Other Games

The FPS you'll get in other games, click on a game to view it

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