Intel Core i5-12600KF 10-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor (Tray)

Intel Core i5-12600KF is an unlocked 12th Gen (Alder Lake) desktop processor. It pairs 6 Performance-cores with 4 Efficient-cores for 16 threads and boosts up to 4.9 GHz. It fits LGA1700 motherboards, works with both DDR5 and DDR4 memory, and is made for gaming PCs that use a dedicated graphics card.

Key Features

• 10 cores (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores) and 16 threads, with Intel Thread Director sending each task to the right core
• Up to 4.9 GHz max turbo on the Performance-cores for high frame rates and quick everyday response
• Unlocked K-series multiplier for overclocking on compatible motherboards
• 20 MB Intel Smart Cache plus 9.5 MB of total L2 cache
• Supports DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, dual channel, up to 128 GB
• PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support with up to 20 lanes (PCIe 5.0 on supported motherboards) for current graphics cards and fast NVMe storage
• F-series chip with no integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
• 125 W base power and 150 W maximum turbo power. No cooler is included, so plan for a capable air or liquid cooler

A proven unlocked chip with six Performance-cores for a fast, affordable LGA1700 gaming rig.

Tray processor: you get the CPU chip only, with no retail box or cooler.