The low-voltage Efficient cores handle background tasks for multitasking, while the Performance cores provide speed for demanding applications and games.
The Intel Core i5-12600K processor is aimed at enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals seeking powerful performance and a balanced price/performance ratio for their computer. The Intel Core i5 processor series is a mid-range option among Intel processors, offering notable performance in various tasks such as gaming, video editing, photography, and everyday office tasks.
It offers advanced technologies such as DDR5 memory support and PCIe 5.0 support, providing remarkable upgrade capabilities and future competitiveness.
It is suitable for overclocking enthusiasts, as it features an unlocked multiplier, allowing users to increase the clock frequency for even higher performance. It features integrated Intel UHD 770 graphics, which offer notable performance for casual gaming and multimedia.
The low-voltage Efficient cores handle background tasks for multitasking, while the Performance cores provide speed for demanding applications and games.
Built for the next generation of gaming
Play and multitask without compromises thanks to the hybrid performance architecture of the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.
Level up your game and then some
Get the best gaming performance in the world and create without compromises. Intel's hybrid performance architecture makes it possible with up to eight performance cores and up to eight efficiency cores.
Get superior performance where it counts
Stream, browse, edit, video chat, or simply handle your tasks at home. Whatever you do, rely on 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors for the performance boost you need, where you need it most.
Immersive Experiences
Whether you are tackling the latest game titles or focusing on advanced professional applications, the 12th generation Intel Core desktop processors allow you to enjoy your daily life without interruptions. Intel UHD Graphics powered by Xe Architecture invite you to dive deep into new vivid experiences with enhanced visual support for HDR video up to 8K in billions of colors and up to 4 simultaneous 4K displays. The 12th generation Intel Core desktop processors are capable of canceling interruptions with improved Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA) for more efficient noise elimination and background blurring in videos.
Next-level performance
With high clock speeds, Performance-cores and Efficient-cores, more cache, and AI acceleration, you can play, stream, edit, video chat, browse, or simply get your tasks done faster and better than ever before.
Enhanced Collaboration
Along with high-performance cores, the optimized features and platform technologies allow you to do more of what you do every day, faster and better. Additionally, you will look and sound your best during video conferencing with supported AI features such as noise cancellation, lighting correction, and background blur.
An immersive entertainment center
The Intel® Iris® Xe and Intel UHD Graphics integrated into the processor allow you to edit and create in stunning 8K HDR quality, as well as enjoy 4K UHD content streaming, power virtual reality, and play popular and demanding games. Additionally, reach another level when combined with Intel® Arc™ - the new line of high-performance consumer graphics products.
Intel Thread Director
The brand-new Intel Thread Director technology is part of the new family of 12th generation Intel Core processors. It intelligently monitors and analyzes workloads, directing the right workload to the right core at the right time, to deliver incredible performance and responsiveness.
Intel Core 12th Gen Processors Shine for Creators and Gamers
The new 12th generation Intel Core desktop processor is Intel's most scalable architecture, combining performance cores and efficient cores for an unparalleled level of performance for creators and gamers. Featuring a maximum turbo boost of up to 5.2 GHz and up to 16 cores and 24 threads, the "unlocked" desktop processors help level up overall performance for #gaming and professional creators.
Main Specifications
- Year of Release
- 2021
- Family
- Core i5
- Microarchitecture
- Alder Lake (12th Gen)
- Socket
- 1700
- Packaging
- Box
- Compatible Chipset
- Z690, B760
- Type
- Middle Range
Performance
- Cores
- 10
- Threads
- 16
- Processor Frequency (Base Frequency)
- 2.8 GHz
- Max Processor Frequency
- 4.9 GHz
- Cache memory
- 20 MB
- Unlocked
- Yes
- Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 125 W
Features & Functions
- Embedded Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Includes Heatsink
- No
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.