Divide and conquer. Intels new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly. 6 Performance-cores - P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity. 4 Efficient-cores - E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks. Intel® Thread Director - Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job. Performance beyond the cores. The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC. Ready for whats next - Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics. Best-in-class connectivity -Thunderbolt™ 4 and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig ) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.5 Streamlined overclocking - Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization. Performance that puts gaming first. Compete with confidence or get immersed in new worlds with a revolutionary processor architecture that focuses on what matters most - gaming. Motherboard compatibility: 600 series Total CPU PCIe lanes: 20 Intel’s 12th generation CPUs mark a shift in the company’s approach to processor design. It describes Alder Lake as a ‘hybrid’ architecture with Alder new chips featuring a combination of ‘P-cores’ and ‘E-cores’ rather than the standard homogenous core layout we’re accustomed to with previous generations. P-cores Short for performance cores, are designed for tasks such as gaming and productivity workloads and are the closest thing to the standard core model. E-cores Short for efficient cores, handle background tasks while running at a lower clock speed with lower power consumption. The new chips will be the first to support DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5 which should make them perfect partners for the best gaming RAM and best SSDs of the future. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12600KF unlocked desktop processor, without processor graphics. Featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 & DDR4 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel® Core­™ desktop processors are optimized for productivity, gaming, and overclocking. Discrete graphics required. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards. CPU CPU Type     Intel Core i5 CPU Manufacturer     Intel CPU Cores     Hexa Core CPU Socket     Socket 1700 CPU Brand     Intel CPU TDP     65 W Cache     18 MB CPU Threads     12 Processor Turbo Speed     4.8 GHz CPU Family     Intel Core i5 Processor Number     12600 CPU Speed     3.3 GHz L2 Cache     7.5 MB L3 Cache     18 MB Architecture     Alder Lake-S Technology     Intel 7 Socket     LGA1700 CodeName     Alder Lake-S Number of Cores     6 Cores (6P 0E) Turbo Core     Yes Turbo Speed     Up to 4.8 GHz Number of Threads     12 threads Graphics Graphics Chipset     Intel UHD 770 IGP/APU Graphics     Intel UHD 770 Integrated Graphics     Yes (Intel UHD Graphics 770) Memory Maximum Memory Size     128 GB Memory Types     DDR5, DDR4 Number of Memory Channels     2 channels Electrical TDP (Thermal Design Power)     65W Base, 117W Turbo Physical Form Factor     CPU In The Box     Processor Intel Laminar RH1 Cooler with pre-applied Thermal Compound Warranty Booklet Warranty Warranty     3 Years Key Features CPU Cooler Included     Yes