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Hybrid architecture, which implies a combination of high-performance (Performance-cores) and energy-efficient (Efficient-core) cores. Support for DDR5 standard and PCI Express 5.0 interface.
Performance-cores are high-performance cores capable of simultaneously executing up to two computation threads. Efficient-core — energy-efficient cores do not support Hyper-Threading and are designed to handle background workloads.
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Hybrid 16-thread processor with unlocked multiplier
The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a powerful and modern 16-thread processor that is ideal for mid-range gaming PCs. Unlike the younger Core i5 models, this model uses a hybrid structure with 6 high-performance P-cores and 4 energy-efficient E-cores. Powerful P-cores support multi-threading and are used in games and resource-intensive applications, while E-cores handle background processes and less demanding applications.
Performance on par with Ryzen 7 5700X
Despite being the most affordable hybrid chip in the Alder Lake lineup, the Core i5-12600KF can compete with many popular models from the past. It often outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600X in games, especially those that use multi-threaded processing. When compared to the Ryzen 7 5700X, the Core i5-12600KF shows similar levels of performance but is better suited for gaming, while the Ryzen 7 is more focused on work tasks.
PCI-E 5.0 bus and DDR5 memory support
The advantage of the Intel processor is support for DDR4/DDR5 memory and PCI-E 5.0 bus, which makes it more modern. Thanks to the current socket, the potential owner will be able to replace the processor with a newer Core i5/i7 in the future without replacing other components. The only drawback is the high TDP (125 to 150 W), which requires efficient cooling.
Intel Core i5 Alder Lake configurations
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 | Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12400 BOX | from £124.33 | 10 offers | |
| Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12400 OEM | from £113.99 | 6 offers | |
 | Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12400F BOX | from £89.99 | 18 offers | |
 | Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12400F OEM | from £96.50 | 5 offers | |
| Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12500 BOX | from £183.66 | 6 offers | |
| Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12500 OEM | from £170.99 | 5 offers | |
| Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12600 BOX | from £248.99 | 8 offers | |
 | Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12600K BOX | from £150.40 | 17 offers | |
| Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12600KF BOX | from £152.99 | 11 offers | |
 | Intel Core i5 Alder Lake i5-12600K OEM | from £191.63 | 1 offer | |
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Intel LGA 1700, cores 10, 6P+4E, threads 16, process technology 10 nm, PCI-E 5.0, UHD Graphics 770, unlocked multiplier, integrated graphics, multithreading, TDP 125 W, memory RAM: maximum 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, DDR5 4800 MHz
Intel LGA 1700, cores 10, 6P+4E, threads 16, process technology 10 nm, PCI-E 5.0, is absent, multithreading, TDP 65 W, memory RAM: maximum 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, DDR5 4800 MHz
Intel LGA 1700, cores 10, 6P+4E, threads 16, process technology 10 nm, PCI-E 5.0, is absent, multithreading, TDP 65 W, memory RAM: maximum 192 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, DDR5 4800 MHz
AMD AM4, 65 W, cores 6 , threads 12 threads, process technology 7 nm, 3.6 GHz, TurboBoost 4.1 GHz, DDR4 3200 MHz, is absent
Intel LGA 1200, 35 - 125 W, cores 8 , threads 16 threads, process technology 14 nm, 1.4 - 3.6 GHz, TurboBoost 4.6 - 5 GHz, maximum 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, is absent / UHD Graphics 750
AMD WRX8, 280 W, cores 16 - 64 , threads 32 - 128 threads, process technology 7 nm, 2.7 - 4 GHz, TurboBoost 4.5 GHz, DDR4 3200 MHz, is absent
AMD AM4, 65 W, cores 8 , threads 16 threads, process technology 7 nm, 3.7 / 3.8 GHz, TurboBoost 4.6 GHz, DDR4 3200 MHz, is absent / Radeon Vega 8
AMD AM4, 65 W, cores 6 , threads 12 threads, process technology 7 nm, 3.7 GHz, TurboBoost 4.2 GHz, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, Radeon Vega 7
Intel LGA 1151 v2, 65 / 95 W, cores 8 , threads 8 threads, process technology 14 nm, 2.6 - 3.6 GHz, TurboBoost 4.4 - 4.9 GHz, maximum 128 GB, DDR4 2666 MHz, is absent / UHD Graphics 630
AMD AM4, 65 W, cores 6 , threads 12 threads, process technology 7 nm, 3.6 / 3.9 GHz, TurboBoost 4.2 - 4.6 GHz, maximum - / 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, is absent - Radeon
AMD AM5, 65 - 120 W, cores 8 , threads 16 threads, process technology 5 nm, TurboBoost 5 - 5.4 GHz, maximum 128 GB, DDR5 5200 MHz, Radeon
Intel LGA 1700, 35 - 150 W, cores 24 , 8P+16E, threads 32 threads, process technology 10 nm, maximum 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, DDR5 5600 MHz, is absent / UHD Graphics 770
