INTEL CORE I5-12600KF DESKTOP PROCESSOR (BX8071512600KF) Built for the next generation of gaming the Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512600KF) gives the perfectionist gamer the power and performance to get fully immersed in new worlds. The revolutionary Intel processor architecture always focuses on what matters most – gaming. Take advantage of blazing-fast clock speeds up to 4.9GHz as well as 10 cores and 16 threads optimised for both performance and efficiency. UNLOCKED AND OVERCLOCKABLE Single P-core Max/Base Clock Speed 4.9/3.7GHz . Single E-core Max/Base Clock Speed 3.6/2.8GHz . Processor base power 125W . Intel Smart Cache 20MB . Motherboard compatibility 600 series . Total CPU PCIe lanes 20 . Memory speed DDR5 . Discrete graphics card required DIVIDE AND CONQUER The Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512600KF) boasts Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture which combines the intelligence of two unique core families into a single CPU. Every aspect of your gaming universe is catered for and optimised to deliver premium gaming performances that sees you topping leaderboards and reaching final bosses in styleFrom a grand total of 10 Cores altogether 6 Performance-cores or P-cores have been engineered for superior performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads taking activities such as gaming and productivity-driven workflows to new heights. 4 Efficient-cores or E-cores meanwhile have been optimised for multi-threaded performance to keep interruptions from secondary or background tasks to a minimum . PERFORMANCE BEYOND THE CORES The Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512600KF)’s newly-developed architecture also features compatibility with the latest platform innovations to give you the performance to improve every aspect of your PC. Support for ultra-responsive storage in the form of PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 allows you to upgrade your system with high-performance components like memory and graphics. Class-leading connectivity is also available via Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) support so you can optimise your gaming space with all your key accessories and peripherals while also taking advantage of exceptionally efficient and remarkably stable transfer speeds. The Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512600KF) also features streamlined overclocking with independent control for both E and P-core types for more nuanced personalisation.