Testseek.com have collected 134 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
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The editors liked
Intel's 12thgen is superfast
Both in singleand multithread scenarios
We saw great performance from both tested chips in encoding and rendering tests
The Core i912900K beat out AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X more often than not in our tests
Intel's genovergen imp
Excellent Single Threaded Performance
Strong MultiThreaded Performance
CuttingEdge Platform
16 PCIe Gen 5 Lanes Of The CPU
Competitive CPU Pricing
Increased Core Counts Up And Down The Stack
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
CPU performance punches above its station in bench testing
Reasonable price-per-core
High overclock ceiling
The best CPU for gaming in 2021
Faster than the Core i9 11900K
A more efficient Alder Lake chip
The editors didn't like
Power consumption at load is a lot higher than the respective AMD competition
The higherend 12thgen SKUs will require really good cooling
Windows 11 is required for ideal performance. Windows 10 and Linux will improve over time
Premium Priced Motherboards And DDR5 RAM
Relatively High Power Consumption At The Top End
New LGA1700 motherboards required
Some workloads get scheduled onto wrong cores
Energy efficiency worse than AMD Zen 3
No CPU cooler included
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
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...
Published: 2021-11-17, Author: James , review by: impulsegamer.com
The new Intel i9-12900K & i5-12600K CPU's provide an impressive performance boost which deliver a true next-gen experience, although it does come at a cost with the latest hardware...
As we saw in our initial review of Alder Lake with the 12900K, this platform is a huge jump for Intel. The 12600K cements the lineup as the entry-level CPU and gateway for many gamers to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, and I suspect many of you have already been think...
We can't write our conclusion without talking about price. Today, the Ryzen 5 5600X still goes for $299 to $309 on the street. Intel's Core i5-12600K is priced at $289 in bulk quantities. Its street price will no doubt be higher initially but we want to p...
Published: 2021-11-05, Author: Gordon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
We can't write our conclusion without talking about price. Today, the Ryzen 5 5600X still goes for $299 to $309 on the street. Intel's Core i5-12600K is priced at $289 in bulk quantities. Its street price will no doubt be higher initially but we want to p...
Published: 2021-11-05, Author: Gordon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Stupidly good multi-core performance, Really good single-core performance, Value that breaks new ground
DDR5 option drives up pricing, Prices likely to be initially high, If you just game, who cares what CPU you have
We can't write our conclusion without talking about price. Today, the Ryzen 5 5600X still goes for $299 to $309 on the street. Intel's Core i5-12600K is priced at $289 in bulk quantities. Its street price will no doubt be higher initially but we want to p...