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Core i5-12600KF

Core i5
Current Price
$189.00
MSRP: $264.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#82
of 234
Overall Rank
#99
of 251
Value Rank
#29
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
10
Threads
16
P-Cores
6
E-Cores
4
Base Clock
3.7 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm

Cache

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

Power & Thermal

TDP
125W
Base Power
125W
Max Turbo Power
150W

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
No
Integrated GPU Model
N/A

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i5-12600KF (Selected)12,748

Quick Stats

Generation
12th Gen
Release Date
11/4/2021 - 4 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
12748
Value67.5
Efficiency102.0

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,950
Cinebench R23 Multi17,850
Geekbench 6 Single2,520
Geekbench 6 Multi12,293
PassMark27,569

Console Comparison

Core i5-12600KF
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
78%
78%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
73%
73%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
14%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
13%
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Notes

The Core i5-12600KF offers 10 cores (6 P-cores, 4 E-cores) with unlocked multiplier minus integrated graphics for optimal value. Boosting up to 4.9 GHz, it delivers excellent gaming performance and overclocking potential identical to the 12600K at reduced cost. This processor suited gamers and enthusiasts with discrete GPUs seeking strong 1440p gaming and streaming capabilities. The hybrid architecture provides good multi-threaded performance for the price. Represents solid value when found at competitive prices, offering capable gaming performance with overclocking flexibility.