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Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12600KF BOX (BX8071512600KF)

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Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12600KF BOX
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SeriesCore i5
Code nameAlder Lake
SocketIntel LGA 1700
Lithography10 nm
In boxBOX (no cooler)
Cores and Threads
Cores10 cores
Performance6 cores
Efficient4 cores
Threads16 threads
Multithreading
Speed
Performance-core Base3.7 GHz
Efficient-core Base2.8 GHz
Performance-core Max4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max3.6 GHz
Cache
L3 cache20 MB
Specs
IGPis absent
TDP125 W
Thermal Dissipation Max(TDP)150 W
InstructionSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Free multiplier
PCI Express5.0
Max. operating temperature100 °С
Passmark CPU Mark27397 score(s)
Memory
Max. RAM128 GB
Max. DDR4 speed3200 MHz
Max. DDR5 speed4800 MHz
Channels2
Official Websiteark.intel.com
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2021
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BX8071512600KF

Hybrid architecture, which implies a combination of high-performance (Performance-cores) and energy-efficient (Efficient-core) cores. Support for DDR5 standard and PCI Express 5.0 interface.
Performance-cores are high-performance cores capable of simultaneously executing up to two computation threads. Efficient-core — energy-efficient cores do not support Hyper-Threading and are designed to handle background workloads.
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Hybrid 16-thread processor with unlocked multiplier

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a powerful and modern 16-thread processor that is ideal for mid-range gaming PCs. Unlike the younger Core i5 models, this model uses a hybrid structure with 6 high-performance P-cores and 4 energy-efficient E-cores. Powerful P-cores support multi-threading and are used in games and resource-intensive applications, while E-cores handle background processes and less demanding applications.

Performance on par with Ryzen 7 5700X

Despite being the most affordable hybrid chip in the Alder Lake lineup, the Core i5-12600KF can compete with many popular models from the past. It often outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600X in games, especially those that use multi-threaded processing. When compared to the Ryzen 7 5700X, the Core i5-12600KF shows similar levels of performance but is better suited for gaming, while the Ryzen 7 is more focused on work tasks.

PCI-E 5.0 bus and DDR5 memory support

The advantage of the Intel processor is support for DDR4/DDR5 memory and PCI-E 5.0 bus, which makes it more modern. Thanks to the current socket, the potential owner will be able to replace the processor with a newer Core i5/i7 in the future without replacing other components. The only drawback is the high TDP (125 to 150 W), which requires efficient cooling.

Intel Core i5 Alder Lake configurations

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