Intel Core i5-12600K 12th Generation Desktop Processor (Base
Intel Core i5-12600K 12th Generation Desktop Processor (Base Clock: 3.7GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 cores, LGA1700, RAM DDR4 and DDR5 up to 128GB) BX8071512600K, Black
| Weight: | 40 g |
| Dimensions: | 12 x 10 x 8 cm; 40 Grams |
| Brand: | Intel |
| Model: | BX8071512600K |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Intel |
| Dimensions: | 12 x 10 x 8 cm; 40 Grams |
I got this at a good price and worked perfect from warehouse stock it’s hit and miss really when using the Amazon warehouse
My old CPU was unable to manage the workload I would put on it. But this new one can handle it all just fine without bottlenecking. I did have to get a new motherboard too but the price was worth it overall.
Just remember to check your motherboard compatibility before you buy this unless you get a new motherboard that’s compatible.
Love the jump up in performance over my Gen-4 – that’s what it’s designed to do!
No base level fan to immediately replace.
This processor hits the sweet spot in terms of value v performance.
bought as part of an upgrade to save the cost and power consumption of a discreet GPU for my 3 screen desktop that does not game. CPU performance great , drives my 2 2K monitors at 60hz, and my FHD one at 60 also. Install was great and price performance perfec
This CPU is fantastic and handles anything I throw at it. Runs very quiet and does not get hot. In normal circumstances i very rarely notice this CPU going over 5% utilization which is great. Certainly will last a good couple of years.
The chip comes packaged like just about every other CPU. With the CPU inside a small blister pack and the rest of the box occupied by a generic OEM cooler. The CPU is a hexcore with 12 threads. The base clock of 2.9ghz but will boost to 4.3ghz on a single core, or 4ghz on all cores. The F denotes the lack of integrated graphics on the die. Which is perfect for gamers as saves money as they will be using a discrete GPU. Even with the supplied OEM cooler the temps are stable and I didn’t experience any throttling. With a BeQuiet tower cooler I saw lower overall temps. The stock cooler is adequate but a good aftermarket one should allow it to boost for longer. The 10400f doesn’t support overclocking but if you can get a Z490 board on sale you will be able to take advantage of faster DRAM.
I am yet to encounter a CPU bottleneck in gaming but the 10400f has plenty of clock and cores for most gaming scenarios. It’s a great match for my 1660 super but I have no doubt it wouldn’t hold back beefier cards. I’ve also used it for video editing and rendering and large image editing. I can’t say either task has troubled the 10400f. I am sure there are better CPU’s specifically for this task but as an affordable all rounder with a gaming focus it’s great.
If you can get this for ~120 or lower it’s a no-brainer. Especially if you can pair it with a Z series board on sale. However there are newer chips out there and they will inevitably drop in price. But for now this is still a great CPU for the money
Ive not had this for a while however its a great price to performance cpu and handles gaming alot better than my old i7 2600 as this was a needed upgrade and it just is alot faster overall
The delivery on this coming from the US->UK was looking to be over ten days, but it arrived in six, and would in fact have arrived in three but FedEx had some issues. Very happy with the product and the price.
There is not a lot to say about this 12th Generation CPU except that it is a great performer and was delivered very speedily from the USA. The Spec is 12th gen Core with Base Clock Speed: P-Core: 3.7 GHz, E-Core: 2.8 GHz; Maximum Boost Speed: P-Core Turbo: 4.9 GHz, E-Core Turbo: 3.6 GHz, Socket: LGA 1700, CPU Cores: 10, CPU Threads: 16. The P-cores (Golden Cove) will operate at a base frequency.
I am still investigating all it does but immediately standing out is the combined UHD graphics and the ability to over clock for avid gamers. No, this is not the fastest in the range but is lightning fast and enough for me at the moment.
Not much to say beyond that the price/performance ratio is pretty optimal for this platform.
On the plus side, there are few compatibility issues with programs and those that do may simply need the efficiency cores to be disabled. The chip is quite small for the number of cores you get on the new manufacturing process. It does what it says on the tin and seems to be the sweet spot in the range in terms of price/performance (and this model even has in-built graphics if you need it).
On the downside, you really get bare bones here. No cooler. No thermal paste. Nothing but good old fresh air inside the box and a bit of plastic that protects the processor. I also thought that the LGA1700 installation was a bit unnerving after coming from socket AM4 or TR4. You really do need to be brace to force that metal arm down on the socket to squash the chip into place. The slightly more rectangular shape of the chip also means that many coolers are incompatible so make sure you get one with LGA1700 out of the box or you will need some sort of adaptor or mounting kit.
Would I buy it again? Yes, definitely. I had some concerns about compatibility but those have largely been addressed. I read that the chip can get rather how but I have not seen anything remotely worrying, even in heavy load situations. The best part is the Windows 11 support and the future-proofing of latest connectivity (even though a major selling point is the efficiency cores for light workloads).
Amazing value for money in purchasing this, as with all tech though, at the time of reviewing this, Intel has already made an even better value product that you could probably look into.
But I got what I paid for and received exactly what I expected to get.
However, I should mention the stock cooler was really easy to install and does its job to cool the cpu down, but can get loud. I’m planning on a new cpu cooler.
Overall, a great processor and not a terrible cooler, was worth the 130 I spent
EDIT: I recently purchased a better cooler, which has helped with keeping my temps down from 80 degrees C plus to less than 60.
I teamed mine with an Aorus Elite AX and a Noctua NH-12S cooler. It performs very well with good DDR4 memory (DDR5 isn’t worth the money for the performance). So far, temps are excellent, around 65C under load and it draws about 120W so not bad. I’d recommend an 800W PSU if teaming this with any RTX 20x or 30x card to give yourself plenty of headroom.
I got it for my gaming gamer rig and it goes fast like vrooom
Value for money 6 core cpu for 120!
Great for my mid range gaming build
Given my new system a boost combining with 16 gb ddr4 and a rtx 2080 super I can play lot of games in 4 k with ray tracing and maximum graphics, altho at around 30 to 35 fps.. works for me
works well for my pc. The problem is that the cpu fan is very loud. Probably could be solved by buying a new fa
Very good processor and very fast compared to what I had before
Almost twice as fast as my other PC whic was built only 3 years ago ……
It is a quite good CPU and amazing in performance for price. Quick delivery, all good.
1. At this current time the i5 10400f is going for 130 a great price for a 6 core CPU
2.The AMD side however is being sold for 190 and a 60 difference is a lot for someone like me going with a tight budget.
3.The i5 10400f has excellent gaming performance and I’m building my PC mainly for gaming so this was the right choice.
This CPU paired with a cheaper b460m motherboard are a perfect match for a budget gaming PC.
I would 100% recommend to all you gamers on a tight budget, 5 Stars!!!
Great value for money CPU. Won’t need an upgrade for a few years
Works great, better fps than 5 3600. came weeks earlier than expected.
the stock fan is a little loud but works well to keep it cool.