Intel Core i5-12600KF 12th Generation Desktop Processor – 10 Cores (6P+4E) / 16 Threads
Overview:
Power up your productivity, gaming, and content creation experiences by installing the Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core LGA 1700 Processor into your desktop computer system. Built using a Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process, this 12th generation desktop processor’s 10 cores combine the performance of four Efficient-cores and six 3.7 GHz Performance-cores. The low-voltage Efficient-cores handle background tasks for multitasking while the Performance-cores provide speed for demanding applications and games. The built-in Intel Thread Director ensures that the two work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximize performance. Additionally, this processor has a 4.9 GHz Performance-core Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency with 20MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i5-12600KF also includes support for up to PCI Express 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz to help run and multitask a variety of demanding applications. You can overclock this processor for even greater performance.
The Intel Core i5-12600KF 12th Generation Processor is among the best processors for those who want functional performance for the intel i5 price.
The Intel Core i5-12600KF does not include integrated graphics, meaning that users will need to purchase a separate dedicated graphics card. Please note that a thermal solution NOT is included. The processor is compatible with Intel LGA 1700 socket motherboards and is backed by a 3-year warranty.
Specifications:
| Essentials | |
| Product Collection | 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Code Name | Products formerly Alder Lake |
| Vertical Segment | Desktop |
| Processor Number | i5-12600KF |
| Status | Launched |
| Lithography | Intel 7 |
| Use Conditions | PC/Client/Tablet |
| CPU Specifications | |
| Total Cores | 10 |
| # of Performance-cores | 6 |
| # of Efficient-cores | 4 |
| Total Threads | 16 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.90 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.90 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
| Performance-core Base Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
| Efficient-core Base Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
| Cache | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| Total L2 Cache | 9.5 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 125 W |
| Maximum Turbo Power | 150 W |
| Supplemental Information | |
| Embedded Options Available | No |
| Memory Specifications | |
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 128 GB |
| Memory Types | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
| Expansion Options | |
| Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision | 4.0 |
| Max # of DMI Lanes | 8 |
| Scalability | 1S Only |
| PCI Express Revision | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCI Express Configurations ‡ | Up to 1×16+4, 2×8+4 |
| Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 20 |
| Package Specifications | |
| Sockets Supported | FCLGA1700 |
| Max CPU Configuration | 1 |
| Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2020A |
| TJUNCTION | 100°C |
| Package Size | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm |
| Advanced Technologies | |
| Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator | 3.0 |
| Intel® Thread Director | Yes |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) | Yes |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | Yes |
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® 64 | Yes |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | Yes |
| Security & Reliability | |
| Intel® AES New Instruction | Yes |
| Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | Yes |
| Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Special Note | Discrete Graphics Required |
| Note | *** Features, Price, Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
