Intel Core i5 i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 20 MB, LGA 1700 - processor (WOF)

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 12th generation Alder Lake desktop processor designed for specific Intel chipsets. It utilizes a hybrid architecture that combines different core types to manage varied workloads by distributing tasks based on priority. This configuration is intended for mainstream gaming and productivity environments where multitasking is required. Because this model lacks on-chip video processing, it must be paired with discrete graphics hardware to provide a display signal to a monitor.

This hardware is compatible with modern motherboard chipsets and offers flexibility in memory selection by supporting two different generations of RAM. It provides high-bandwidth lanes for expansion cards and storage devices, ensuring compatibility with current hardware standards. The thermal design requires a dedicated cooling solution, as the processor generates heat during high-frequency operation and does not ship with a factory fan. It is suitable for users building systems on the Intel 600 or 700 series platforms.

This unit is optimized for specific operating systems to leverage hardware-level task scheduling between the various core types. It uses the latest process technology to achieve its power and performance targets within a standard desktop form factor. It is intended for builds where the user provides independent cooling and external graphics.

• Socket LGA1700
• 10 cores and 16 threads
• 3.7 GHz base clock speed
• 4.9 GHz boost clock speed
• 20 MB Intel Smart Cache
• 7 nm manufacturing process
• 125 W thermal design power
• No integrated graphics system
• Dual-channel memory support
• PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support
• 128 GB maximum capacity
• Unlocked for overclocking
• Boxed packaging without cooler