Intel · 2021
Intel Core i5-12600K
Ranked #30 of 129 processors we track — faster than about 78% of them. This is a strong gaming processor that pairs well with upper-mid-range and high-end GPUs.
Tier A
79/100
Gaming performance index
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Cores | 10 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz |
| TDP | 125 W |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Performance tier | A |
What the Intel Core i5-12600K can run
488 games at or above the recommended CPU spec
1 games it meets the minimum spec for
0 games below the minimum requirement
Counts are against the 489 titles in our game requirements database. CPU requirements are only half the picture — run a full compatibility check to factor in your graphics card and memory.
Most demanding games for this CPU
| Game | Recommended CPU score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Palworld | 68 | Comfortable |
| Satisfactory | 68 | Comfortable |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 61 | Comfortable |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 58 | Comfortable |
| Path of Exile 2 | 58 | Comfortable |
| Monster Hunter Wilds | 55 | Comfortable |
| Rust | 53 | Comfortable |
| World of Warcraft: The War Within | 44 | Comfortable |