Intel Core i5-12400F 6-Core 4.4GHz LGA1700 Processor
The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a powerful 12th-generation unlocked desktop processor designed for high-performance gaming and multitasking. Built on the LGA1700 socket, it features a hybrid architecture with 10 cores (6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores) and 16 threads, delivering max boost clock speeds up to 4.9GHz.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Take your gaming, streaming, and content creation to the next level with the Intel Core i5-12600KF desktop processor. Built on Intel's high-performance 12th-generation Alder Lake architecture, this unlocked processor delivers incredible hybrid performance by intelligently prioritizing heavy applications while maintaining seamless background multitasking.
KEY FEATURES
Next-Gen Performance Hybrid Architecture
Say goodbye to bottlenecks. The i5-12600KF features a combination of 6 Performance-cores designed to maximize raw gaming performance and single-threaded speed, and 4 Efficient-cores dedicated to handling background management, streaming apps, and chat clients. With a total of 10 cores and 16 threads, it dynamically scales to match your active workload.
Unlocked for Maximum Control
Designed for performance enthusiasts, the unlocked multiplier signifies full tuning capability. Pair this processor with a compatible Z690 or Z790 series motherboard to safely push boundaries, optimize clock speeds up to a 4.9GHz max turbo boost, and unleash your hardware's true headroom.
Future-Proof Memory and Connectivity Support
Stay ahead of the curve with native compatibility for both blazing-fast DDR5 memory configurations and highly accessible DDR4 RAM modules. Additionally, with up to 20 lanes of lightning-fast PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage interface lanes, your build is fully prepped for the latest next-generation GPUs and ultra-responsive NVMe M.2 SSDs.
IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTE
This is an Intel KF series processor. It does not feature integrated graphics and strictly requires a discrete, dedicated graphics card to deliver a display output to your monitor. A cooling solution is not included in the retail packaging and must be purchased separately.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Processor Model: Intel Core i5-12600KF
Total Cores: 10 Cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores)
Total Threads: 16 Threads
Performance-Core Base Frequency: 3.7 GHz
Performance-Core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.9 GHz
Efficient-Core Base Frequency: 2.8 GHz
Efficient-Core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.6 GHz
Intel Smart Cache (L3): 20 MB
Total L2 Cache: 9.5 MB
Integrated Graphics: None (Discrete GPU Required)
Processor Base Power (TDP): 125W
Maximum Turbo Power: 150W
CPU Socket Compatibility: LGA1700
Supported Motherboard Chipsets: Intel H610, B660, H670, Z690, B760, H770, Z790
PCIe Revision Support: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Processor Model: Intel Core i5-12600KF
Vertical Segment: Desktop
Processor Number: i5-12600KF
Status: Launched
Launch Date: Q4'21
Lithography: Intel 7 (10nm)
Performance Specifications
Total Cores: 10
Number of Performance-cores: 6
Number of Efficient-cores: 4
Total Threads: 16
Max Turbo Frequency: 4.90 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.90 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.60 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.70 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency: 2.80 GHz
Cache: 20 MB Intel Smart Cache
Total L2 Cache: 9.5 MB
Processor Base Power: 125 W
Maximum Turbo Power: 150 W
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 128 GB
Memory Types: Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s | Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max Number of Memory Channels: 2
Max Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s
Expansion Options
Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0
Max number of DMI Lanes: 8
Scalability: 1S Only
PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1x16+4 | 2x8+4
Max Number of PCI Express Lanes: 20
Package Specifications
Sockets Supported: LGA1700
Max CPU Configuration: 1
Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020A (Cooler not included)
Tjunction: 100°C
Package Size: 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Advanced Technologies
Intel Thermal Velocity Boost: No
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: No
Intel Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes
Intel 64 Architecture: Yes
Instruction Set: 64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions: Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
Idle States: Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes
Security and Reliability
Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes
Intel Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes
Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology: Yes
Intel AES New Instructions: Yes
Secure Key: Yes
Intel OS Guard: Yes
Execute Disable Bit: Yes
Intel Boot Guard: Yes
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes