Intel processor

Intel Core i5-12600K Processor

Intel Core i5-12600K Processor is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor for FCLGA1700, with up to 4.9 GHz turbo frequency.

12th Generation Intel Core i5 ProcessorsFCLGA1700Golden CoveGracemontDesktop

Key Metrics

Architecture
Golden Cove, Gracemont
Release
2021-Q4
Cores / threads
10 / 16
Boost
4.9 GHz
L3 cache
20 MB
Memory
DDR5 / DDR4
Power
125 W

Intel Core i5-12600K Processor is an exact Alder Lake desktop model with 6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores. Intel Processor Base Power and Maximum Turbo Power remain separate where both are specified. Socket matching alone does not establish motherboard or firmware support.

Core topology2 rows
RoleArchitectureCoresThreads/coreBase MHzBoost MHzCondition
performanceintel-golden-cove6237004900Intel Performance-core frequency domain.
efficiencyintel-gracemont4128003600Intel Efficient-core frequency domain.
Memory support2 rows
StandardMaximum MT/sConditionChannelsECC
DDR54800Intel official maximum.2conditional
DDR43200Intel official maximum.2conditional
Declared power2 rows
TypeWattsProfileNotes
Intel Processor Base Power125baseVendor specification.
Intel Maximum Turbo Power150turboDistinct from base power.
Integrated graphics1 row
StateModelArchitectureUnitCountBoost MHz
presentIntel UHD Graphics 770execution units321450
Sources and review evidence1 source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-14. Data confidence: High.