The Core i5-12600K is a fast desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 04, 2021. It's currently in stock for $148.00, so it's an amazing 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-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
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Add a Game
Select Settings
Core i5-12600K Alternatives
Users also choose these CPUs
Users also choose these CPUs
252
FPS+11%
Buy on Amazon
$174.99
+18% more
In Stock
213
FPS-7%
Buy on Amazon
$81.00
-45% cheaper
In Stock
239
FPS+5%
Buy on Amazon
$170.00
+15% more
In Stock
241
FPS+6%
Buy on Amazon
$242.00
+64% more
In Stock
221
FPS-3%
Buy on Amazon
$159.00
+7% more
In Stock
220
FPS-4%
Buy on Amazon
$139.99
-5% cheaper
In Stock
221
FPS-3%
Buy on Amazon
$159.88
+8% more
In Stock
230
FPS+1%
Buy on Amazon
$179.99
+22% more
In Stock
219
FPS-4%
Buy on Amazon
$160.00
+8% more
In Stock
217
FPS-5%
Buy on Amazon
$125.49
-15% cheaper
In Stock
Core i5-12600K vs Other CPUs
The most compared CPUs against the Core i5-12600K
The most compared CPUs against the Core i5-12600K
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Ryzen 5 9600X
$174.99
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Ryzen 5 5500
$81.00
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Ryzen 5 7600X
$170.00
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Ryzen 7 7700X
$242.00
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Ryzen 7 5800XT
$159.00
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Ryzen 7 5700X
$139.99
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Ryzen 7 5800X
$159.88
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Core i7-12700KF
$179.99
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Ryzen 5 5600X
$160.00
Core i5-12600K
$148.00
vs
Ryzen 5 5600
$125.49
CPUs Compared for Gaming
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
vs
Add a CPU
Click to Select a CPU
Found 1253 CPUs
Popularity
Processor
Performance
Price
Value
Core Ultra 9 185H
16 Cores @ 3.9 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 5 125H
14 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 7 165H
16 Cores @ 3.8 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 7 165U
12 Cores @ 1.7 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 7 155H
16 Cores @ 3.8 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 5 135U
12 Cores @ 1.6 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 5 125U
12 Cores @ 1.3 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 7 164U
12 Cores @ 1.1 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 7 155U
12 Cores @ 1.7 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 5 115U
8 Cores @ 1.5 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 5 135H
14 Cores @ 3.6 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Core Ultra 5 134U
12 Cores @ 0.7 GHz
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0