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Core i5-12600

Core i5
Current Price
$239.00
MSRP: $223.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#117
of 234
Overall Rank
#134
of 251
Value Rank
#136
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
6
Threads
12
P-Cores
6
0
Base Clock
3.3 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.8 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm

Cache

L1 Cache
80 KB per core
L2 Cache
1 MB per core
L3 Cache
18 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
65W
Base Power
65W
Max Turbo Power
117W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4/DDR5
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 770

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i5-12600 (Selected)10,031

Quick Stats

Generation
12th Gen
Release Date
1/4/2022 - 4 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
10031
Value42.0
Efficiency154.3

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,845
Cinebench R23 Multi13,850
Geekbench 6 Single2,382
Geekbench 6 Multi9,645
PassMark21,378

Console Comparison

Core i5-12600
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
99%
99%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
93%
93%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
16%
16%
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Notes

The Core i5-12600 features 10 cores (6 P-cores, 4 E-cores) with 65W TDP on Alder Lake, boosting up to 4.8 GHz. This locked processor brings hybrid architecture to mainstream builds, delivering solid gaming and productivity performance. Perfect for balanced systems prioritizing efficiency without overclocking needs. Despite lacking unlocked multiplier, it provides capable 1080p and 1440p gaming with DDR5 support. The efficient design works well with budget cooling solutions, making it suitable for mainstream gaming builds seeking modern hybrid architecture at reasonable pricing.