Core i5 12600K

Specifications

• Cores10
• Threads16
• Base clock3.7 GHz
• Boost clockUp to 4.9 GHz
• L3 cache20 MB
• SocketLGA1700
• TDP125 W
• Peak power150 W

Specifications: Intel (manufacturer, accessed 2026-10-23).

About this processor

Core i5 12600K is a Intel processor with 10 cores and 16 threads for the LGA1700 socket. It scores 65.5 on our CPU gaming index (Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100) — rank 33 of 45 processors in the catalog.

Measured game data

We do not hold measured benchmark data for this processor yet. Its pairing guide below matches it with graphics cards by the spec-derived index instead.

Pairings

See the Core i5 12600K pairing guide for balanced graphics-card matches at each resolution, or run a specific combination in the calculator.