Intel Core i5-12600KF processor review

Intel Core i5-12600KF

Core i5-12600KF processor released by Intel; release date: 4 Nov 2021. At the time of release, the processor cost $264 - $274. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Alder Lake microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.90 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100°C. Manufacturing process technology - Intel 7. Cache size: L1 - 384 KB, L2 - 7.5 MB, L3 - 18 MB.

Supported memory types: Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s. Maximum memory size: 128 GB.

Supported socket types: FCLGA1700. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4772
3935
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
153592
27409
3DMark Fire Strike
Physics Score
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
36198
7997
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 3935
PassMark - CPU mark 27409
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 7997

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Alder Lake
Launch date 4 Nov 2021
Launch price (MSRP) $264 - $274
Place in performance rating 386
Processor Number i5-12600KF
Series 12th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors
Status Launched
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
L1 cache 384 KB
L2 cache 7.5 MB
L3 cache 18 MB
Manufacturing process technology Intel 7
Maximum core temperature 100°C
Maximum frequency 4.90 GHz

Memory

Max memory channels 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Maximum memory size 128 GB
Supported memory types Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Package Size 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1700
Thermal Solution PCG 2020A

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 20
PCI Express revision 5.0 and 4.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
Scalability 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
Secure Boot

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)