Intel Core i5-12600

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
6	12	3.3 GHz	4.8 GHz

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MSRP in USD: $233

Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i5-12600

Very High

296

FPS

League of Legends

Ultra

153

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

500

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

High

295

FPS

Apex Legends

High

897

FPS

Valorant

Best Looking

244

FPS

Dota 2

Specifications

General
Release Date	Jan 25th, 2022
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Collection	Core i5
Codename	Alder Lake

Performance
Cores	6
Threads	12
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	65 W
Overclockable	No
Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770

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Intel Core i5-12600

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MSRP in USD: $233

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