Intel Core i5-12600K CPU

Intel Core i5-12600K

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i5-12600K
$261–$289estimated range · from catalog price Sep 2, 2026

Intel Core i5-12600K: 12th‑gen Alder Lake, 10C/16T up to 4.9 GHz, LGA1700, UHD 770 iGPU, unlocked, and DDR4/DDR5 support for mainstream gaming/creation.

Compute rankTop 19% of CPUs
TierMainstream?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedNov 2021
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Cores10
Threads16
SocketLGA1700
MemoryDDR4
Base clock3.70 GHz
Boost clock4.90 GHz
TDP150 W
Cache20 MB
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Product overview

Released November 4, 2021, the Core i5-12600K is a 12th‑Gen “Alder Lake” desktop CPU on Intel 7 with a hybrid 6P+4E, 16‑thread design. It targets the LGA1700 platform and is intended for 600‑series motherboards. As a mainstream i5, it’s the sweet‑spot chip that exists to deliver strong gaming and creator performance without i7/i9 pricing. With 3.7 GHz P‑core base and up to 4.9 GHz turbo clocks, UHD Graphics 770 for display/Quick Sync when no GPU is installed, and an unlocked multiplier, it suits builds that value flexibility. Board‑dependent DDR4 or DDR5 support helps it excel at 1080p/1440p gaming, light streaming, and everyday video editing on a modern platform. Intel currently lists its status as Launched (not discontinued).

Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores10
Higher than 80% of CPUs
Threads16
Higher than 76% of CPUs
Boost clock4.9 GHZ
Higher than 67% of CPUs
RAM speed4800 MHz
Higher than 84% of CPUs
Cores
10
Threads
16
Base clock
3.7 GHZ
Boost clock
4.9 GHZ
TDP
150 W
Cache
20 MB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
LGA1700
Memory
DDR4
Ram Speed
4800 MHz
Processor Generation
12
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