Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores, 16 Threads up to 4.9 GHz, Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W, Support DDR4 & 5, PCIe Gen 5.0, 12th Gen Boxed, Discrete GPU Required (BX8071512600KF)

ABOUT THIS ITEM

Get competitive and creative with the boxed Intel® Core™ i5-12600KF Desktop Processor that has multiple advanced technologies to cater to your everyday computing needs. Built using a Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process, this processor has 10 cores, a combined performance of four Efficient-cores and six 3.7 GHz Performance-cores, plus 16 threads to handle everyday tasks and competitive games. Experience fast and reliable performance with its 4.9 GHz max clock speed with 20MB of Intel® Smart Cache. This processor also supports PCIe 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 RAM for a leveled-up performance.

FEATURES

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• Powerful Performance — Featuring 10 cores with a combined four Efficient-cores and six Performance-cores and 16 threads, seamlessly multitask and play competitively.
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• Hybrid Core Architecture — Create and play with the processor's two core families in a single CPU to run high-end games and demanding applications.
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• Multiple Advanced Technologies — Enjoy Intel® technologies, such as Intel® Thread Director, Intel® Deep Learning Boost, and more for improved performance for any workload.
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• Broad Connectivity — The processor is compatible with Intel LGA 1700 socket motherboards and supports up to PCIe 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz to help run and multitask a variety of demanding applications.

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12600KF desktop processor

Built for the next generation of gaming.

Performance that puts gaming first.

Compete with confidence or get immersed in new worlds with a revolutionary processor architecture that focuses on what matters most – gaming.

Up to

4.9 GHz Max Clock Speed¹

10 Cores

6 Performance-cores

4 Efficient-cores

16 Threads

12 on Performance-cores

4 on Efficient-cores

Unlocked and overclockable²

Single P-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 4.9/3.7 GHz

Single E-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 3.6/2.8 GHz

Processor base power: 125W

Intel® Smart Cache: 20MB

Motherboard compatibility: 600 series³

Total CPU PCIe lanes: 20

Memory speed: DDR5

Discrete graphics card required

Intel® Thread Director

Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.⁴

6 Performance-cores

P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.

4 Efficient-cores

E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.

Performance beyond the cores.

The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.

Ready for what’s next

Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Best-in-class connectivity

Thunderbolt™ 4 technology and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.⁵

Streamlined overclocking

Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.

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