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Intel Core i5-12600

The Intel Core i5-12600 is a 2022 desktop processor based on the Alder Lake microarchitecture, featuring 6 P-cores and 12 threads.

The Intel Core i5-12600 is a mid-range desktop processor released in 2022 as part of the Alder Lake family. It features 6 performance cores (P-cores) with Hyper-Threading, providing 12 threads. The base clock is 3.3 GHz with a boost clock up to 4.8 GHz. It has 7.5 MB of L2 cache and 18 MB of L3 cache. The processor is built on Intel's 7 nm process node and has a TDP of 65 W, with a maximum turbo power of 117 W. It supports both DDR5-4800 and DDR4-3200 memory across two channels, and includes ECC memory support. Integrated graphics are provided by Intel UHD Graphics 770. The CPU offers 20 PCIe lanes, supporting PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, and is compatible with the FCLGA1700 socket. It is not unlocked for overclocking. The launch MSRP was $245.

Specifications

Microarchitecture unverified Alder Lake
Cores6
P-cores6
E-cores0
Threads12
Base clock3.3 GHz
Boost clock4.8 GHz
L2 cache (total)7.5 MB
L3 cache18 MB
Process node7 nm
TDP / base power65 W
Max turbo power117 W
SocketFCLGA1700
Memory supportUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Memory channels2
ECC memory supportYes
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
PCIe lanes (CPU)20
PCIe version5.0 and 4.0
Instruction setsIntel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
Unlocked multiplierNo
Release date2022-01-01
Release year2022
Launch MSRP245 USD