Core i5-12600

Name: Intel Core i5-12600
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.7 (50 reviews)

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on FCLGA1700.

3.7 · 50 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.8 GHz

L3 cache

18 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming13

Productivity12

Single-core13

Multi-core25

Power efficiency11

Lab scores

Performance score13

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p29 fps

1440p23 fps

4K16 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Alder Lake-S
Process node: Intel 7 nm
Socket: FCLGA1700
Release year: 2022
Total cores: 6
Threads: 12
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.3 GHz
Boost clock: 4.8 GHz
L1 cache: 480 KB
L2 cache: 7.5 MB
L3 cache: 18 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-4800
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the solid everyday speed for gaming and work. The usual gripe is that the stock cooler runs louder than they'd like.

Pros

Great for everyday multitasking
Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Gets the job done without fuss
Handles older software without drama

Cons

Fan needs an upgrade immediately
No overclocking support at all
Stock cooler is pretty mediocre

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-12600

An efficient mid-range desktop processor that pairs performance and efficiency cores, with its standout trait being surprisingly low power draw for the speed it offers.

Get it if you need a solid, modern CPU for everyday work and gaming without breaking the bank. Skip it if you're building a high-end rig or need the absolute fastest performance for heavy multi-core tasks.