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

Released in 2011

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Core i5-12600K in Minecraft
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Released in 2011

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Released in 2011

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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 89 (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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| 16 GB |
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Core i5-12600K in Other Games
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