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Intel Core i5-12600K
A highly popular 12th Gen chip that revitalized the i5 brand with its 10-core (6P+4E) hybrid architecture.

General Information
BrandIntel
NameIntel Core i5-12600K
Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alder Lake | |
| Base Clock | 3.7 | |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz | GHz |
| Cache L3 | 20 | |
| Cache Size | 20 MB | MB |
| Capacity | 128 | |
| Compatibility | ['LGA 1700 (FCLGA1700)', 'PCI Express 5.0/4.0', 'DDR5-4800 MT/s', 'DDR4-3200 MT/s'] | |
| Component Type | CPU | |
| Core Count | 10 cores | cores |
| Cpu Cooler Included | False | |
| Cpu Microarchitecture Generation | Intel 12th Gen Core | |
| Cpu Socket | LGA1700 | |
| Dimensions | ['45.0 mm x 37.5 mm (package size)'] | |
| Included Cooler | No | |
| Integrated Gpu Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | |
| Interface Standard | ['FCLGA1700 (LGA 1700 package/socket)', 'PCI Express 5.0/4.0', 'DMI 4.0', 'Integrated display interfaces: eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1'] | |
| Launch Date | 2021 | |
| Manufacturer | Intel | |
| Manufacturing Process | Intel 7 | |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.9 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz | GHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 | |
| Max Turbo Power | 150 | |
| Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Memory Support | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s and DDR4 3200 MT/s | |
| Memory Type Support | [DDR4, DDR5] | |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | |
| Pcie Lane Count | 20 | |
| Pcie Version | PCIe 5.0 | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 | |
| Performance Spec | ['Max Turbo Frequency: up to 4.9 GHz (P-core)', 'Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: up to 3.6 GHz', 'Processor Base Power: 125 W', 'Maximum Turbo Power: 150 W', 'Intel Smart Cache: 20 MB', 'Total L2 Cache: 9.5 MB', 'Total cores/threads: 10 cores (6P+4E), 16 threads', 'Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770; Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.45 GHz'] | |
| Power Requirements | 125 | |
| Price | 159.99 USD | USD |
| Process Node | Intel 7 | |
| Socket | LGA1700 | |
| Tdp Processor Base Power | 125 | |
| Thermal Design | ['Maximum Operating/ Tjunction: 100 °C', 'Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020A'] | |
| Thermal Design Power | 125 W | W |
| Thread Count | 16 threads | threads |
| Unlocked Multiplier Overclocking | True | |
| Warranty Period | 36 |
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