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With more cores and more power, Intel's 12th generation processors (Alder Lake) are ready for next-generation gaming, PCI-Express 5.0 graphics, and DDR5 RAM. They will allow you to design powerful machines for all tasks.
6-Core Processor (6 Performance-Cores) 12-Threads Socket 1700 L3 Cache 18 MB Intel UHD Graphics 770 0.010 micron (box version with fan - 3-year Intel warranty)
With more cores and more power, Intel's 12th generation processors (Alder Lake) are ready for next-generation gaming, PCI-Express 5.0 graphics and DDR5 RAM.They will allow you to build powerful machines that can handle everything from video games to productivity applications to intensive multitasking.
With high frequencies, achieve high performance in games. Confidently take on your opponents or explore new worlds with a processor architecture that focuses on what matters. Intel 12th generation processors are simply designed for the next generation of gaming.
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General information |
Product name |
Intel Core i5-12600 (3.3 GHz / 4.8 GHz) |
Brand |
Intel | |
Model |
BX8071512600 | |
Main characteristics |
Processor model |
Intel Core i5 |
Processor support |
Intel 1700 | |
CPU frequency |
3.3 GHz | |
Frequency in Turbo mode |
4.8 GHz | |
Number of cores |
6 | |
Number of threads |
12 | |
Platform (processor) |
Intel Alder Lake-S | |
Architecture |
Core name |
Alder Lake |
Engraving fineness |
10 nm | |
TDP |
65 W | |
L2 cache |
7.5 MB | |
L3 cache |
18 MB | |
Motherboard chipset compatibility |
Intel B660 Express | |
| Intel H610 Express | ||
| Intel H670 Express | ||
| Intel Z690 Express | ||
| Intel Z790 Express | ||
| Intel B760 Express | ||
| Intel H770 Express | ||
Graphics chipset |
Integrated graphics controller |
Yes |
Graphics chipset |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 | |
Memory controller |
Memory controller |
DDR4 |
| DDR5 | ||
Memory controller type |
Dual Channel | |
Memory Frequency(ies) |
DDR4 3200 MHz | |
| DDR5 4800 MHz | ||
Advanced technologies |
Virtualization |
Intel Virtualization VT-x |
Packaging |
Typical use |
Desktop computer |
Gamer |
Yes | |
Box version |
Yes | |
Fan supplied |
Yes | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 4 Jan 2022
There's nothing wrong with this processor, which is a good compromise between performance and power consumption. For a file server, it's just what you need, with a sufficient number of cores, a temperature of 30 degrees nominal and limited power consumption.
The power of this i5 processor seems to be there, it remains to be seen whether it is still up to the task.
Intel has been catching up and overtaking AMD and their Ryzen in recent years. It's a shame AMD went with such an expensive platform for the 7000 series, the motherboards and DDR55 are overpriced.
The 12600 has a much better power-to-price ratio than the 12600K, with more than enough power for all common uses. And that's for many years to come.
In the same universe: core i5-12600 | intel i5 12600 | 12600
