Intel Core i5-12600

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  • Socket must match your motherboard (AM5 for new AMD, LGA1851 for new Intel)
  • Core count and clock speed for performance
  • TDP (wattage) affects cooling needs
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Core™ i5-12600 Desktop Processor 18MB Cache up to 4.80GHz CPU
Intel Core i5-12600
Intel★★★★★4.6
6C/12T
LGA1700
65W
30%
C
$315
Specifications
cpuMark21335
SocketLGA1700
Cores/Threads6C
Threads12
Boost Clock4.8GHz
TDP65W
Base Clock3300GHz
MemoryDDR5
iGPUYes
PERFORMANCE
30%
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VALUE SCORE
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9.5
Average value
Performance (30%) ÷ Price ($315) = 9.5
S ≥28 · A ≥20 · B ≥14 · C ≥8 · D <8
FUTURE-PROOFING
⚠️LGA1700 — dead socket, 14th gen is last
✅DDR5 support
Core™ i5-12600 Desktop Processor 18MB Cache up to 4.80GHz CPU
CONSIDER INSTEAD
SAVE $165.01207% of this product's perf
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Cores
14C/14T
Boost
5.2GHz
Socket
LGA1851
TDP
125W
$149.99
+32% FASTER$165.01 cheaper
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Cores
14C/14T
Boost
5.2GHz
Socket
LGA1851
TDP
125W
$149.99