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Intel
Intel Core i5-12600K.
budgetvalue
- The hybrid-core pioneer, now bargain priced
- Unlocked multiplier on cheap DDR4 boards
Best price
$149$289 MSRP
at B&H Photo
//01SPEC SHEET
BrandIntel
Release year2021
MSRP$289
SocketLGA1700
Cores / Threads10C / 16T
Base clock3.7 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz
TDP125 W
L3 cache20 MB
Integrated graphicsYES
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5
Gaming FPS ceiling152 FPS
Included coolerNONE
//02PRICE COMPARISON
Prices as of 01 Oct 2026, 22:44 UTC
//03PRICE HISTORY
90d min
$122
90d avg
$138
90d max
$149
//04PERFORMANCE
//05COMPATIBILITY
//06ALTERNATIVES
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