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Intel · Core i5-12600K
In stock · 1 available
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| Socket | LGA1700 |
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| Architecture | Alder Lake (12th Gen, Intel 7) |
| Cores / Threads | 10 cores (6P + 4E) / 16 threads |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz (P-cores) · 2.8 GHz (E-cores) |
| Max boost clock | Up to 4.9 GHz (P-cores) · 3.6 GHz (E-cores) |
| L2 cache | 9.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB (Intel Smart Cache) |
| TDP | 125 W base · 150 W max turbo |
The 12th-gen enthusiast favourite — unlocked hybrid cores with an iGPU fallback, great value on used Z690/B660 boards. This unit is bench-tested before listing.
| Memory support |
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| DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 (board dependent) |
| PCIe version | PCIe 5.0 x16 + PCIe 4.0 x4 |
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| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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| Unlocked multiplier | Yes (K-series) |
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| Stock cooler | Not included — 150 W-class cooler required |
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| Chipset compatibility | H610, B660, H670, Z690, B760, H770, Z790 |
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