Intel · Core i5 · 2021 · LGA1700
The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a desktop processor with 10 cores (6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficiency-cores), released in 2021 at an MSRP of $264. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the 12th Gen platform, and fits the LGA1700 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Alder Lake" architecture. Only the 6 P-cores support Hyper-Threading, while the 4 E-cores handle a single thread each, together yielding 16 threads: the P-cores tackle latency-sensitive and lightly-threaded work, while the E-cores take on background and highly parallel tasks. The Core i5-12600KF has a base clock of 3.7 GHz and can boost up to 4.9 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Alder Lake" silicon on a Intel 7 process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4/DDR5 memory. With a TDP of 125W, the Core i5-12600KF sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 80KB/core of L1, 9.5MB of L2, and 20MB of L3 cache.
KF variant — no integrated graphics. Otherwise identical to i5-12600K.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i5 |
| Series | 12th Gen |
| Architecture | Alder Lake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2021 |
| Cores | 10 (6P + 4E) |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80KB/core |
| L2 cache | 9.5MB |
| L3 cache | 20MB |
| TDP | 125W |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Process | Intel 7 |
| Memory type | DDR4/DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | Z690, H670, B660, H610 |
| Launch MSRP | $264 |
| Part number | BX8071512600KF |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8071504555228 |