| Name: | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
| Family: | Intel Core i5 |
| Group: | Intel Core i 12000 |
| Segment: | Desktop / Server |
| Generation: | 12 |
Intel Core i5-12600KF Benchmark, Test and specs
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CPU lineage
The Intel Core i5-12600KF features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series. To use the Intel Core i5-12600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.7 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
| CPU Cores: | 10 |
| Threads: | 16 |
| Cores A: | 6x Golden Cove |
| Cores B: | 4x Gracemont |
| Core architecture: | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Hyperthreading: | Yes |
| Overclocking: | Yes |
| A-Core Frequency: | 3.7 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency: | 2.8 GHz |
| A-Core Frequency Turbo: | 4.9 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency Turbo: | 3.6 GHz |
Memory & PCIe
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
| Memory type: | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
| Max. Memory: | 128.0 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 |
| Bandwidth: | 76.8 GB/s |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | pci |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
Thermal Management
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 125 W |
| TDP (PL2): | 150 W |
| TDP up: | None |
| TDP down: | None |
| Tjunction max: | 100 °C |
Technical details
The Intel Core i5-12600KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
| Technology: | 10 nm |
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 1700 |
| L2-Cache: | 9.5 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 20.0 MB |
| Architecture: | Alder Lake S |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
| Release date: | Q4/2021 |
| Release price: | 264 $ |
| Part Number: | BX8071512600KF |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmarks
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8160
24C 48T @ 2.1 GHz
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27988
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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27830
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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27830
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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27830
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
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27730
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
8C 16T @ 4.2 GHz
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17762
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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17660
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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17660
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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17660
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AMD EPYC 7351
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
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17401
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.5 GHz
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12084
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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11991
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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11991
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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11991
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
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11967
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
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Intel Xeon Gold 6138T
20C 40T @ 2.0 GHz
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11988
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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11912
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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11912
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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11912
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Intel Core i7-13800H
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
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11875
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V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
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12214
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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11742
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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11742
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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11742
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Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
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11511
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Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
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6731
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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6702
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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6702
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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6702
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 3.1 GHz
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6671
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
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Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
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5614
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Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
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5614
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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5589
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Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
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5564
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AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
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5544
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
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2611
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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2596
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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2596
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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2596
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.3 GHz
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2587
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.0 GHz
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2474
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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2472
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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2472
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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2472
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Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
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2465
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
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Intel Core i9-12950HX
16C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
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1927
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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1918
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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1918
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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1918
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Intel Core i9-12900H
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
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1917
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
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Intel Xeon W-1370P
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
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1856
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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1854
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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1854
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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1854
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Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 2.7 GHz
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1850
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
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774
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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766
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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766
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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766
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Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
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730
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
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744
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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741
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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741
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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741
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Intel Core i9-12900HX
16C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
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736
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
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Intel Core i9-12900HX
16C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
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274
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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274
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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274
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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274
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Intel Core i9-12900HX
16C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
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274
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Blender 3.1 Benchmark
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Intel Core i9-12900H
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
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251
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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249
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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249
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
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249
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
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246
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