Intel Core i5-12600 4.8GHz Socket 1700 Boxed - Processor

The 12th Generation Intel® Core™ desktop processor redefines the performance of x86 architecture. Introducing our new hybrid performance architecture, which combines performance cores with efficient cores to improve gaming, productivity and creation. These advanced processors intelligently optimize workloads and pave the way for future technological leaps in processor design. Enjoy the full range of the latest platform innovations, including industry-first PCIe 5.0 availability and DDR5 memory. With Intel® UHD Graphics, immerse yourself in a visually stunning experience with up to 8K HDR support and the ability to display 4 4K displays simultaneously. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors deliver the features you need to play, work, and create like never before.

Innovative Core Technology
In a groundbreaking evolution of core performance, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors power a revolutionary approach to x86 architecture. Its performance cores (or “P cores”), are optimized for single- or low-thread performance, while its efficiency cores (or “E cores”) are optimized for scaling highly threaded workloads. Intel® Thread Director helps monitor and analyze performance data in real time to seamlessly place the right application thread on the right core and optimize performance per watt.1 This means gamers, creators, and professionals can take advantage of both intelligence and power to optimize the most important experiences.

Immersive experiences
Whether you're exploring the latest gaming titles or focused on advanced professional applications, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors let you immerse yourself without interruptions. Intel® UHD Graphics powered by Xe architecture invites you to dive deep into new lifelike experiences with enhanced visual support with up to 8K HDR video in billions of colors and up to 4 simultaneous 4K displays. The 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors are capable of nullifying stuttering with an enhanced Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA) for more efficient noise suppression and background blurring in video. For superb gaming performance, world-class productivity, untethered creation, and more, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors enable deep immersion and focus.

Accelerating platform innovation
Access the latest platform technologies that power incredible gaming, workflow, and creation experiences. Our 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors provide up to 20 lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0) to deliver optimal discrete graphics performance and storage performance by enabling higher bandwidth endpoints. DDR5 delivers fast speeds of up to 4800 MT/s, enabling increased memory bandwidth speeds compared to previous generations using DDR4 3200 MT/s memory.2 Fine-tune computing power and performance with unlocked 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors with overclocking capabilities and support for Advanced Tuning Configuration Assistance using Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU).3 With these and other platform enhancements, you'll be able to work, play and create with spectacular control and confidence.

Characteristics

- Socket: LGA 1700
- P-core Base Frequency (GHz): 3.3
- E-core Base Frequency (GHz): N/A
- Intel® Smart Cache (L3) Size: 18MB
- Total L2 Cache: 7.5MB
- Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores): 6 (6P+0E)
- Processor Threads: 12
- Maximum Memory Speed (MT/s): DDR5 4800 DDR4 3200
- Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.8
- Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency (GHz): N/A
- P-core Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)10P-core Max Turbo Frequency (GHz): Up to 4.8
- E-core Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)10E-core Max Turbo Frequency (GHz): N/A
- PCIe 5.0 CPU Lanes: 16
- PCIe 4.0 CPU Lanes: 4
- Unlocked: No
- Chipset Compatability: Intel® 600 Series Chipset
- Processor Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 770
- Memory Channels: 2
- Maximum Memory Capacity: 128GB
- Processor Base Power (W): 65
- Maximum Turbo Power (W): 117
- Reliability, Availability, & Serviceability: ECC
- Intel® SIPP: Yes
- Intel® vPro™ Technology: Yes
- ISM: Yes