Intel Core i5-12600KF
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 10C / 10T
Clock: 3.7 - 4.9 GHz
Socket: LGA1700
TDP: 125W
Price: $179.99 from Central Computers
Intel Core i5-12600KF
Cores
10C / 10T
Clock
3.7 - 4.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
TDP
125W
Best price from Central Computers
$179.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-12600KF offers 10 cores and 10 threads. 20MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1700 socket with a 125W TDP — about 12.5W per core. Clocks run from 3.7GHz base to 4.9GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.
At $179.99 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 125 W |
| CPU Cores | 10 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Threads | 10 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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