The 12th Generation of Intel Core Processors are here!
Combining a revolutionary processor architecture with a gaming priority, you can compete with confidence or explore new worlds with the Intel Core i5-12600K 12-th Gen CPU!
CPUs from the 12th Generation work with most 600 series motherboards and are compatible with PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 memory - Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 is also supported.
Using Intel's new high-performance hybrid architecture, you can seamlessly run both core families on a single CPU.
Intel Thread Director prioritizes and manages workloads, assigning tasks to the best core for the job.
P-core processors are designed to support single- and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing things like gaming and productivity.
With E-cores, secondary tasks are minimized, which optimizes multithreaded performance.
In addition to supporting the latest platform innovations, the new processor architecture will also grant you greater performance across your entire PC. High-performance components such as memory and graphics are supported with PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5.
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) and Thunderbolt 4 enable fast data transfer and peripheral connections.
With separate overclocking controls for both types of cores, you can customize your overclock accordingly.
| Processor family | Intel Core i5-12xxx |
| Processor cores | 10 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Component for | PC/Thin Client/Tablet |
| Processor model | i5-12600K |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor cache | 20 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Box | |
| Processor codename | Alder Lake |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 128 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 76.8 GB/s |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory bandwidth (max) | 76.8 GB/s |
| On-board graphics adapter | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| On-board graphics adapter outputs supported | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) 1.4b |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1450 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 300 MHz |
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 4 |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics adapter maximum resolution (DisplayPort) | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
| On-board graphics adapter maximum resolution (HDMI) | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| On-board graphics adapter maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) | 5120 x 3200 pixels |
| On-board graphics adapter refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort) | 60 Hz |
| On-board graphics adapter refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) | 120 Hz |
| On-board graphics adapter refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI) | 60 Hz |
| On-board graphics adapter ID | 0x4680 |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | Not available |
| Number of execution units | 32 |
| Execute Disable Bit | |
| Idle States | |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 20 |
| PCI Express slots version | 5.0,4.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16+1x4,2x8+1x4 |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2020A |
| Embedded options available | |
| Scalability | 1S |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8542310001 |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992CN3 |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | G167599 |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology | |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | |
| Intel® Secure Key | |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) | |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | |
| Intel® OS Guard | |
| Intel® Boot Guard | |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | Y |
| Intel 64 | |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Launch date | Q4'21 |
| Status | Launched |
| Processor package size | 45 x 37.5 mm |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Graphics output | eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1 |
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| Intel | |
| 4.9 | |
| 6 | |
| 3.7 | |
| Y | |
| 8 | |
| 2.1 | |
| 3.6 | |
| Y | |
| 2.8 | |
| Retail box | |
| 125 | |
| Gaming |
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