Intel - Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold
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Description
Features
Intel 12th Gen Core i5
Unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for productivity, gaming, and overclocking.
Chipset Compatability
Intel 600 Series Chipset
Processor Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size
20MB
PCIe Support
PCIe Gen 4.0 Support
Dupported Motherboard
Compatible with Intel 600 series chipset based motherboards
No thermal solution included
Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families.
All processors are lead-free (per EU RoHS directive July 2006) and halogen free (residual amounts of halogens are below November 2007 proposed IPC/JEDEC J-STD-709 standards).
All processors support Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT-x).
What's Included
Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
User documentation
Key Specs
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1700
- PCI Express VersionPCI Express 4.0
- CPU Base Clock Frequency3.7 gigahertz
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency4.9 gigahertz
- Number of CPU Cores10-core
- Number of CPU Threads16
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
- Memory Type SupportedDDR5, DDR4
- L3 Cache20 megabytes
- Processor Base Power125 watts
- Integrated GraphicsNo
- Processor Generation/Series12th Generation
General
- Product NameCore i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
- BrandIntel
- Processor Model Number12600K
- Processor CollectionCore i5
- Processor Generation/Series12th Generation
- Model NumberBX8071512600K
- Year of Release2021
- ColorGrey/Black/Gold
- Color CategoryMulti
Compatibility
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1700
- PCI Express ConfigurationPCIe Gen 4 x16, PCIe Gen 4 x8
- PCI Express Lanes (Total)20
- PCI Express VersionPCI Express 4.0
- Processor Instruction Set64-bit
Performance
- CPU Base Clock Frequency3.7 gigahertz
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency4.9 gigahertz
- Number of CPU Cores10-core
- Number of CPU Threads16
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
Memory
- Maximum Memory Supported128 gigabytes
- Memory Type SupportedDDR5, DDR4
- Number of Memory Channels Supported2
- Cache LevelL3
- L3 Cache20 megabytes
Features
- Processor TypeDesktop
- RAID SupportNone
Power
- Processor Base Power125 watts
- Processor Boost Power150 watts
Graphics
- Integrated GraphicsNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 Year Limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 Year Limited
Other
- UPC735858499040
Customer reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 315 reviews
(315 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers highly value the Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor for its exceptional price-to-performance ratio, making it an excellent choice for gaming, everyday computing, and content creation. It offers impressive performance, runs cool, and is compatible with various components. While some users have concerns about its power consumption, many find it to be a great budget-friendly option and a significant upgrade from previous generations.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Cooling, Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great CPU
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great CPU with exceptional value! I paid with a z690 mother board and ddr4 ram to upgrade from AMD r7 3700x and was a huge improvement! My temperatures hVe came down also.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:GamingCons mentioned:Bottleneck
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No Complaints
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No complaints with this CPU I use it for playing games and it runs all of them good just want to be careful on what GPU you pair with this CPU for you don’t bottleneck it, but other than that it’s great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great CPU
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son and I built a gaming computer using this cpu and a 6700XT. ASRock 760 motherboard and ddr5 ram. Great cpu, very snappy and plays all his games great. Got it on sale for less than $200. Plus upgrade ability if he ever decides to go 13th gen cpu. No need yet.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Zoom zoom
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I was nervous about getting an i5. I don’t know why…but I was. I’ve had an i7 4790k for almost 8 years, and it has been a powerhouse. I love it. Anyway, I tried to do a more budget conscious build, and decided on the 12600k instead of the 12900k. Boy, was I shocked. This sucker is like lightning compared to the 4790k, and it supports all the shiny new doodads on my motherboard. My nvme is screaming, and my 3060 Ti is actually getting warm now that it can reach its potential. I’m seriously impressed. I haven’t overclocked it yet, but it’s coming. I paired it with a Noctua DH15s. I really didn’t want it, but it’s all that was in stock when I needed a cooling tower. The 12600k stays in upper teens, low 20’s at idle, and hasn’t exceeded 54c under load. This is a great processor that I would not hesitate to recommend or buy again!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful little chip
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did research on cpu's and founf out that this one is more than enough for heavy multitasking and gaming, I would highly recommend this to any first time builder!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Always satisfied
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The i5 is tried and true from one generation to the next. I can't think of a single complaint. Stays cool and gets it done.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blazing speed
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super fast. Been using Ryzen for years but not anymore.. also no pins to worry as out bending or break. Great for DIY builders
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Intel i5 12600k 10 core 6p+4pcore
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very powerful cpu intel i5 12600k unlocked 10core 6p+4p cores excellent for gaming productivity video editing paired with the right motherboard
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionHow does this compare to 5600x for Gaming?
Asked by Deeno.
- A:Answer Practically, there would be no difference. At the level these two chips operate, your gaming performance will be dictated and limited by your GPU. Theoretically, you could set up a game in such a way that the GPU bottleneck is minimized and run some benchmarks to discover that this chip will be faster, but you wouldn't notice that difference when you're actually playing. If you have a 5600X and want a gaming upgrade, don't get this - or any other CPU. Upgrade your GPU. If you have an older platform and are planning on an upgrade then this chip is faster across the board. It's also a less expensive part, however the overall platform costs, at the time of writing, are higher.
Answered by AnotherGoogleUser
Q: QuestionWill this work with 1200 socket
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer No, only 1700 socket.
Answered by Blah
Q: QuestionDoes this Cpu work with the ASUS Tuf Gaming z790-plus Wifi D4?
Asked by Gamecat999.
- A:Answer Good
Answered by Milton
Q: Questionwhat is " A good gaming computer" I have an intel i3-9100f and Nvidia RTX 1650 with 400 watts of power also I have 16gb ram, I can get 144 fps in not to intense games.
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Good
Answered by Milton
Q: Questionfor trade-in can I trade in some parts of my old pc, not the entire pc.
Asked by idkbro.
- A:Answer Goood
Answered by Milton
Q: QuestionDo we know if there's going to be a version without integrated graphics and if it's going to be cheaper? Also do we know when it'll be listed on best buy?
Asked by Legendrune.
- A:Answer Good
Answered by Milton
Q: QuestionDoes the Intel i5 processor come with windows 10 pre-installed
Asked by Tommie.
- A:Answer Don’t we all wish Windows was standard… well technically Windows 10 is on your Storage/hard Drive… so if your scrapping your old computer take the hard drive and put it in the new one… you just need the windows key from the old computer actually.
Answered by D1J1
Q: QuestionWhy is this coming soon while other 12th gen chips are up for preorder?
Asked by Nathan.
- A:Answer Good
Answered by Milton