Intel Core i5 12600KF 10 Core LGA 1700 Alder Lake-S Processor

INTEL CORE I5-12600KF DESKTOP PROCESSOR (BX8071512600KF)

Built for the next generation of gaming, the Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512600KF) gives the perfectionist gamer the power and performance to get fully immersed in new worlds. The revolutionary Intel processor architecture always focuses on what matters most – gaming. Take advantage of blazing-fast clock speeds up to 4.9GHz, as well as 10 cores and 16 threads optimised for both performance and efficiency.

Unlocked and Overclockable

• Single P-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 4.9/3.7GHz
• Single E-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 3.6/2.8GHz<
• Processor base power: 125W
• Intel Smart Cache: 20MB
• Motherboard compatibility: 600 series
• Total CPU PCIe lanes: 20
• Memory speed: DDR5
• Discrete graphics card required<
• Divide and Conquer

The Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512600KF) boasts Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture, which combines the intelligence of two unique core families, into a single CPU. Every aspect of your gaming universe is catered for and optimised to deliver premium gaming performances that sees you topping leaderboards and reaching final bosses in style.

From a grand total of 10 Cores altogether, 6 Performance-cores or P-cores have been engineered for superior performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, taking activities such as gaming and productivity-driven workflows to new heights. 4 Efficient-cores or E-cores meanwhile have been optimised for multi-threaded performance to keep interruptions from secondary or background tasks to a minimum.

Performance Beyond the Cores

The Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512600KF)’s newly-developed architecture also features compatibility with the latest platform innovations to give you the performance to improve every aspect of your PC. Support for ultra-responsive storage in the form of PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 allows you to upgrade your system with high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Class-leading connectivity is also available via Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) support, so you can optimise your gaming space with all your key accessories and peripherals, while also taking advantage of exceptionally efficient and remarkably stable transfer speeds. The Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512600KF) also features streamlined overclocking with independent control for both E and P-core types for more nuanced personalisation.