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Intel® Core™ i5-12600 Desktop Processor 18MB Cache up to 4.80GHz

Name: Intel® Core™ i5-12600 Desktop Processor 18MB Cache up to 4.80GHz
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B09MDD882B
Price: 267.75 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-20

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$267.75

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Intel® Core™ i5-12600 Desktop Processor 18MB Cache up to 4.80GHz is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $267.75. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Intel Core i5-12600 desktop processor of the 12th generation.
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Intel Core i5-12600 desktop processor of the 12th generation. The 12th Intel Core i5 desktop processors Generation with support for PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 as well as DDR5 and DDR4 are optimized for gamers and productivity for high performance. Intel Laminar RM1 included. Compatible with Intel 600 series chipset motherboards Processor base power consumption: 65 W

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel® Core™ i5-12600 Desktop Processor 18MB Cache up to 4.80GHz using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Intel Core i5-12600 desktop processor of the 12th generation.
The Intel Core i5 desktop processors of the 12th Generation with support for PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 as well as DDR5 and DDR4 are optimized for gamers and productivity for high performance.
Intel Laminar RM1 included.
Compatible with Intel 600 series chipset motherboards. Processor base power consumption: 65 W

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	65 watts
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Core i5 2.8GHz
CPU Speed	3.3 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Model Number	BX8071512600
Built-In Media	Camera Body
Item Type Name	Intel Core i5-12600 12. Generation desktop processor (base clock: 3.3GHz, 6 cores, LGA1700, RAM DDR4 and DDR5 up to 128GB) BX8071512600 silver
Mfr Part Number	BX8071512600
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	6
Processor Speed	3.3 GHz
Secondary Cache	18 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Core i5 2.8GHz
Processor Socket	LGA 1700
Processor Core Count	6
Warranty Description	2 year manufacturer

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.