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

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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 316 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers highly value the Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor for its exceptional price-to-performance ratio, making it an excellent choice for gaming, everyday computing, and content creation. It offers impressive performance, runs cool, and is compatible with various components. While some users have concerns about its power consumption, many find it to be a great budget-friendly option and a significant upgrade from previous generations.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Zoom zoom

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So I was nervous about getting an i5. I don’t know why…but I was. I’ve had an i7 4790k for almost 8 years, and it has been a powerhouse. I love it. Anyway, I tried to do a more budget conscious build, and decided on the 12600k instead of the 12900k. Boy, was I shocked. This sucker is like lightning compared to the 4790k, and it supports all the shiny new doodads on my motherboard. My nvme is screaming, and my 3060 Ti is actually getting warm now that it can reach its potential. I’m seriously impressed. I haven’t overclocked it yet, but it’s coming. I paired it with a Noctua DH15s. I really didn’t want it, but it’s all that was in stock when I needed a cooling tower. The 12600k stays in upper teens, low 20’s at idle, and hasn’t exceeded 54c under load. This is a great processor that I would not hesitate to recommend or buy again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    No Complaints

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No complaints with this CPU I use it for playing games and it runs all of them good just want to be careful on what GPU you pair with this CPU for you don’t bottleneck it, but other than that it’s great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Great CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son and I built a gaming computer using this cpu and a 6700XT. ASRock 760 motherboard and ddr5 ram. Great cpu, very snappy and plays all his games great. Got it on sale for less than $200. Plus upgrade ability if he ever decides to go 13th gen cpu. No need yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Powerful little chip

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did research on cpu's and founf out that this one is more than enough for heavy multitasking and gaming, I would highly recommend this to any first time builder!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I loved it, good service and it is an excellent processor, I was able to build a mid-range one, I sold it to my friend and it is still in the can.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Great budget part

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great budget processor that can handle anything thrown at it and can be over loved easily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Great CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great CPU with exceptional value! I paid with a z690 mother board and ddr4 ram to upgrade from AMD r7 3700x and was a huge improvement! My temperatures hVe came down also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Marvelous CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very responsive. Paired with a 3090 ti 24gb, this os a beast, along qith the samsung 980 pro nvme amd some 2.5" samsung 970 evos

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Blazing speed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super fast. Been using Ryzen for years but not anymore.. also no pins to worry as out bending or break. Great for DIY builders

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Intel i5 12600k 10 core 6p+4pcore

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very powerful cpu intel i5 12600k unlocked 10core 6p+4p cores excellent for gaming productivity video editing paired with the right motherboard

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Intel CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product put it in my new gaming pc and had massive help in store from the employees

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Gaming beast

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this cpu is very powerful ! Paired with an rtx 4060ti top knotch !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    INTEL

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A year and i ben working amazing i will recommend to everyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Always satisfied

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The i5 is tried and true from one generation to the next. I can't think of a single complaint. Stays cool and gets it done.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • i5 12600k Does It All

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very reliable CPU Intel i5 12600k, use for work, gaming (has built in graphics), mining and more. 4.7 GHz speed with Intel Tuner.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Solid processor for work or gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product and to be honest knew it would be excellent from the start

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Can’t wait

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Haven’t set it up completely yet. But I know it’s a great processor.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • CPU Name It

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded my chip and RAM after my GPU upgrade. Running swell.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • One of the best price to performance cpu

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the performance you get out of it I feel like it might be one of the best price to performance cpus you could get without go to the used market

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Love this

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So glad I got this. Heard that it’s one the best cpus known for gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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