Intel Core i5-12600K 10 Core 16 Thread LGA1700 Alder Lake Desktop Processor

Designed for the Future of Gaming

The 12th Generation Intel Core processors have arrived! The i5-12600K empowers you to compete confidently or dive into immersive new worlds with a groundbreaking processor architecture focused on what matters most — gaming. This unlocked and overclockable CPU lets you unleash extreme performance. Compatible with most 600-series motherboards, these processors support PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 memory, alongside advanced features like Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.

Performance Tailored for Gaming

Intel’s innovative hybrid architecture combines two types of cores into a single CPU, ensuring smooth operation across your entire gaming setup. The Intel Thread Director intelligently prioritizes and manages workloads, directing tasks to the most suitable cores.

6 Performance Cores

Designed to deliver top-tier performance for single-threaded and lightly-threaded tasks, boosting both gaming and productivity.

4 Efficient Cores

Optimized for multi-threaded performance, these cores handle background tasks with minimal interruptions.

Prepared for Tomorrow

This new architecture supports the latest platform technologies, bringing performance enhancements throughout your PC. Enjoy support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-speed memory and graphics components.

Exceptional Connectivity

Experience lightning-fast data transfer and seamless peripheral connections with Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+).

Enhanced Overclocking Control

Separate tuning options for performance and efficient cores give you precise and flexible customization.