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Intel
Intel Core i5-12600K
#45 of 68 processors on the index. Sweet spot: Where most of the performance per dollar lives.
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Spec score
20.5 points per $100
An index on ScoutSpecs' scale, from published reviews.
Specifications
| Architecture | Alder Lake |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 10 / 16 |
| Base / boost clock | 3.7 / 4.9 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 125 / 150 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No |
| Gaming index | 61 |
| Multi-core index | 43 |
| Single-core index | 79 |
| On sale since | 2021 |
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