Intel Core i5-12600
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.3 - 4.8 GHz
Socket: LGA1700
TDP: 65W
Price: $177.99 from Amazon
Intel Core i5-12600
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.3 - 4.8 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$177.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-12600 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA1700 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. 20MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
Clocks span 3.3GHz base to 4.8GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $177.99 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
