Divide and conquer.
Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.
6 Performance-cores – P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.
4 Efficient-cores – E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.
Intel Thread Director – Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.

Performance beyond the cores.
The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.
Ready for what’s next – Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
Best-in-class connectivity -Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig ) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.5
Streamlined overclocking – Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.

Performance that puts gaming first.
Compete with confidence or get immersed in new worlds with a revolutionary processor architecture that focuses on what matters most – gaming.

Motherboard compatibility: 600 series
Total CPU PCIe lanes: 20

Intels 12th generation CPUs mark a shift in the companys approach to processor design. It describes Alder Lake as a hybrid architecture with Alder new chips featuring a combination of P-cores and E-cores rather than the standard homogenous core layout were accustomed to with previous generations.

P-cores
Short for performance cores, are designed for tasks such as gaming and productivity workloads and are the closest thing to the standard core model.

E-cores
Short for efficient cores, handle background tasks while running at a lower clock speed with lower power consumption.

The new chips will be the first to support DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5 which should make them perfect partners for the best gaming RAM and best SSDs of the future.

12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600KF unlocked desktop processor, without processor graphics.
Featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 & DDR4 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for productivity, gaming, and overclocking. Discrete graphics required.
Thermal solution NOT included in the box.
Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards.

CPU
CPU Type Intel Core i5
CPU Manufacturer Intel
CPU Cores Hexa Core
CPU Socket Socket 1700
CPU Brand Intel
CPU TDP 65 W
Cache 18 MB
CPU Threads 12
Processor Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz
CPU Family Intel Core i5
Processor Number 12600
CPU Speed 3.3 GHz
L2 Cache 7.5 MB
L3 Cache 18 MB
Architecture Alder Lake-S
Technology Intel 7
Socket LGA1700
CodeName Alder Lake-S
Number of Cores 6 Cores (6P 0E)
Turbo Core Yes
Turbo Speed Up to 4.8 GHz
Number of Threads 12 threads

Graphics
Graphics Chipset Intel UHD 770
IGP/APU Graphics Intel UHD 770
Integrated Graphics Yes (Intel UHD Graphics 770)

Memory
Maximum Memory Size 128 GB
Memory Types DDR5, DDR4
Number of Memory Channels 2 channels

Electrical
TDP (Thermal Design Power) 65W Base, 117W Turbo

Physical
Form Factor CPU
In The Box Processor
Intel Laminar RH1 Cooler with pre-applied Thermal Compound
Warranty Booklet

Warranty
Warranty 3 Years

Key Features
CPU Cooler Included Yes