Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked  LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

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The single core speed for this chip is insane. About 20% increase. As you may know, this chip has hybrid architecture. 6 “Performance” Cores and 4 “Efficient” Cores. The top 12900K has 8 Performance 8 Efficient Cores. The 12900K is way hot, and intel souped this processor up to barely beat the Ryzen 5950x but with a lot more heat generated. Keep in mind the 5950 is $799 compared to $579, but Intels is way more inefficient and hot.

Super powerful CPU at a sweet spot for a price. After reviewing CPU chart on Toms hardware, I purchased the core I512600K because its extremely fast and costs $100 to $200 less than comparable CPUs. I upgraded from a Intel core I5 9400 CPU and there was absolutely no comparison. This CPU smokes. Overall, Im very happy with the purchase.

I just got it and it seems good :)

DOES NOT COME WITH A COOLER, YOU CANNOT USE IT WITHOUT ONE. So frustrating, every CPU Ive ever bought comes with a cooler.

My setup right now is i5 12600k (from 6600k) and GTX 1070. I was on the fence of what to upgrade first my CPU or graphics card. I mainly use my PC for gaming so the convention is to focus on the graphics card but due to whats been going on I went for this instead and I beyond dont regret my decision I feel like a god. I did not realize how good my graphics card was and how much my old CPU was holding it back until now. Dont get me wrong 6600k is solid but I was losing my love for gaming over time and I thought it was just life but no.. it was because games did not run smoothly causing something of an unaware depression. Something like Tales of Arise can run on the highest graphic settings in 4k with this setup, just feels beautiful. Also have not reached even beyond 50% cpu usage yet. The highest was Vanguard but Call of Duty likes to abuse the cpu for some reason (like 32% on avg, compared to 100% and being unplayable on the lowest setting 1080p previously).

Has worked perfect since day one...

Works good for what i need it to do, which is emulation. I have no issues so far

The i5-12600K offers great performance for its price, although with the release of the 13600K, it may not be that good value. Gaming at 1440p is fine with this CPU, and productivity is great.

This is one of the best CPU for gaming and it’s deemed one of the best performance wise. It’s also worth the money spent on it one of the best for casual gaming being able to run 180 FPS on games such as COD (as long as the gpu is good as well) When installing however ensure you purchase thermal paste before proceeding to remove or install the CPU. There’s a metal piece on the side of where the CPU sits in make sure you lift up before trying to getting the CPU out. But all around this is good for how much you’re paying just be careful as it’s very fragile and one drop may make it’s no longer usable.