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Intel Core i5-12600KF
#44 of 68 processors on the index. Sweet spot: Where most of the performance per dollar lives.
See price on Amazon US$209 on Amazon US, Oct 24, read by ScoutPrices from the listing this button opens.
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Spec score
29.6 points per $100
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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 | No |
| Cooler in the box | No |
| Gaming index | 61 |
| Multi-core index | 43 |
| Single-core index | 79 |
| On sale since | 2021 |
Compare it with
- AMD Ryzen 5 760058 points, $210
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700X52 points, $200
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600G44 points, $404
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D65 points, $250
- AMD Ryzen 5 8600G55 points, $186
- Intel Core i5-12600K61 points, $297
- Intel Core Ultra 5 22564 points, $160
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225F64 points, $135
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