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Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.70GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail — Processor | BuildMyPC.uk
Home Parts Processors Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.70GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail Processors Intel
MPN: BX8071512600KF
Key specifications Socket LGA 1700
Cores 10
Threads 16
Boost clock 4.9 GHz
TDP 125 W
Integrated graphics Unknown
Additional Information Model Number
BX8071512600KF
CPU Cpu Architecture
Intel Alder Lake-S
Hyperthreading Multithreading
Yes
Memory Controller
dual channel
Cpu Packaging
boxed / retail
Features Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Use Conditions
PC/Client/Tablet
Maximum Number Of Pci Express Lanes
20
Pci Express Slots Version
5.0, 4.0
Pci Express Configurations
1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4
Supported Instruction Sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options Available
No
Thermal Solution Specification
PCG 2020A
Export Control Classification Number Eccn
5A992CN3
Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System Ccats
G167599
Graphics On Board Graphics Card Model
Not available
Discrete Graphics Card Model
Not available
Memory Memory Compatibility
DDR5, DDR4
Other features Maximum Internal Memory
128 GB
Processor Processor Manufacturer
Intel
Processor Generation
12th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor Model
i5-12600KF
Processor Family
Intel® Core™ i5
Processor Operating Modes
64-bit
Processor Boost Frequency
4.9 GHz
Performance Core Boost Frequency
4.9 GHz
Performance Core Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
Efficient Core Boost Frequency
3.6 GHz
Efficient Core Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
Processor Cache Type
Smart Cache
Processor Base Power
125 W
Maximum Number Of Dmi Lanes
8
Memory Bandwidth Supported By Processor Max
76.8 GB/s
Processor Codename
Alder Lake
Processor special features Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Ht Technology
Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
Intel Aes New Instructions Intel Aes Ni
Yes
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology
Yes
Intel Speed Shift Technology
Yes
Intel Control Flow Enforcement Technology Cet
Yes
Intel Vt X With Extended Page Tables Ept
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology Vt X
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology For Directed I O Vt D
Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3 0
No
Intel Optane Memory Ready
Yes
Intel Deep Learning Boost Intel Dl Boost On Cpu
Yes
Intel Volume Management Device Vmd
Yes
Mode Based Execute Control Mbe
Yes
Intel Standard Manageability Ism
Yes
Weight & dimensions Processor Package Size
45 x 37.5 mm
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