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IntelIntel Core i5-12600KView full specifications →IntelIntel Core i7-12700KView full specifications →| Specification | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 4, 2021 | 2021 |
| Cores | 10 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHZ | 3.6 GHZ |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHZ | 5 GHZ |
| TDP | 150 W | 125 W |
| Cache | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| ECC Support | No | No |
| Hyper Threading | Yes | Yes |
| Turbo Boost | Yes | Yes |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
| Ram Speed | 4800 MHz | 4800 MT/s |
| Processor Generation | 12 | 12 |
| Bus Speed | — | 8 GT/s |
| Chipset | — | Intel 600 Series, 700 Series |