Testseek.com have collected 135 expert reviews of the Intel Core i5 12600K 3.7GHz Socket 1700 and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i5 12600K 3.7GHz Socket 1700.
November 2021
(90%)
135 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Impressive price/performance, Large performance increase over 11600K, almost as fast as 5800X, Beats Ryzen 5 5600X conclusively, Huge gains in low-threaded applications, Good energy efficiency, Integrated graphics, Multiplier unlocked, Support for DDR5 an
New LGA1700 motherboards required, Some workloads get scheduled onto wrong cores, Energy efficiency worse than AMD Zen 3, No CPU cooler included
The Intel Core i5-12600K will sell for around $300. Impressive price/performance Large performance increase over 11600K, almost as fast as 5800X Beats Ryzen 5 5600X conclusively Huge gains in low-threaded applications Good energy efficiency Integrated gr...
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Published: 2021-11-04, Author: Chris , review by: pcmag.com
CPU performance punches above its station in bench testing, Reasonable price-per-core, High overclock ceiling
Testing games with integrated graphics was bumpy, and slower than AMD's competition, Z690 platform demands high cost of adoption, versus CPU purchase price, At launch, not compatible with some games that use Denuvo DRM protection
For PC gamers and budget-constrained creative types, Intel's "Alder Lake" Core i5-12600K punches well above its weight in gaming and content creation alike. Just know that the cost of adoption (memory, motherboard, cooler) may make waiting a bit to upgr...
Abstract: We must admit that when we heard about the 12th generation Intel Core-I's were just around the corner we were rather… puzzled as it has been less than a year since 11th gen landed… but mainly excited. Then we remembered how Alder Lake would be a combinati...
Published: 2021-11-04, Author: Jacob , review by: pcgamer.com
The best CPU for gaming in 2021, Faster than the Core i9 11900K, A more efficient Alder Lake chip
Still more powerhungry than Ryzen, Doesn't play nice with some games
The Core i5 12600K is the best CPU for gaming in 2021. It's faster than a Core i9 11900K, and brings with it support for the latest tech in DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. For that, I dare say it's actually a great PC building deal in 2021...
Abstract: Intel today announced their 12th Generation Core "Alder Lake" desktop processors, debuting with six "unlocked" models aimed at gamers and PC enthusiasts. Intel claims that these will be "the world's best gaming processors", mark a giant leap in performan...
Published: 2021-10-27, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
Abstract: Intel is using their inaugural Intel Innovation virtual event today to formally announce the highly-anticipated 12th Gen Core " Alder Lake " processors. These first desktop processors built on their "Intel 7" process and employ a hybrid architecture will...
Incredible performance, Power efficient, Supports all the latest tech, Great for gaming
Will have to buy all new hardware
Both the Intel Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K are among the best processors Intel has released in years, with incredible performance. Intel really has regained its crown, and even though you'll have to invest in new hardware to even install one of thes...
Problems with gaming performance, Requires other hardware upgrades
No, not unless you fit a very specific demographicCredit: Reviewed / Joanna Nelius Intel's 12th-gen desktop processors are the first x86 desktop processors to have hybrid core architecture.For productivity and creative tasks, Intel's latest CPUs are more...
