Intel - Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold
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- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1700PCI Express VersionPCI Express 4.0CPU Base Clock Frequency3.7 gigahertzCPU Boost Clock Frequency4.9 gigahertzNumber of CPU Cores10-coreNumber of CPU Threads16
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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So I was nervous about getting an i5. I don’t know why…but I was. I’ve had an i7 4790k for almost 8 years, and it has been a powerhouse. I love it. Anyway, I tried to do a more budget conscious build, and decided on the 12600k instead of the 12900k. Boy, was I shocked. This sucker is like lightning compared to the 4790k, and it supports all the shiny new doodads on my motherboard. My nvme is screaming, and my 3060 Ti is actually getting warm now that it can reach its potential. I’m seriously impressed. I haven’t overclocked it yet, but it’s coming. I paired it with a Noctua DH15s. I really didn’t want it, but it’s all that was in stock when I needed a cooling tower. The 12600k stays in upper teens, low 20’s at idle, and hasn’t exceeded 54c under load. This is a great processor that I would not hesitate to recommend or buy again!
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Justin Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great CPU
My son and I built a gaming computer using this cpu and a 6700XT. ASRock 760 motherboard and ddr5 ram. Great cpu, very snappy and plays all his games great. Got it on sale for less than $200. Plus upgrade ability if he ever decides to go 13th gen cpu. No need yet.
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Torrepl Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No Complaints
No complaints with this CPU I use it for playing games and it runs all of them good just want to be careful on what GPU you pair with this CPU for you don’t bottleneck it, but other than that it’s great.
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