Intel Core i5-12600K

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
10	16	3.7 GHz	4.9 GHz

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Availability
MSRP in USD: $289

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i5-12600K

Maximum

215

FPS

World of Warcraft

Epic

245

FPS

Fortnite

Very High

299

FPS

League of Legends

Ultra

330

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

High

819

FPS

Valorant

High

825

FPS

Minecraft

Specifications

General
Release Date	Nov 4th, 2021
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Collection	Core i5
Codename	Alder Lake

Performance
Cores	10
Threads	16
Base Frequency	3.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	125 W
Overclockable	Yes
Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770

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Intel Core i5-12600K

Availability
MSRP in USD: $289

Intel Core i5-12600K FPS Calculator

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i5-12600K

World of Warcraft

Fortnite

League of Legends

Grand Theft Auto V

Valorant

Minecraft

Specifications

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