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Intel Core i5 Processors are mid-tier CPUs available from Intel, with the 12th generation Alder Lake processors following this trend. The model was first introduced in 2009 as a mid-tier CPU. Generally speaking, these processors have up to 6 cores and double the number of threads. Alder Lake i5-12600K is equipped with 10 cores and 16 threads, and utilises innovative core technology to work with the greatest efficiency and cohesion. Thanks to this powerful architecture and Intel technologies, the Core i5 has outstanding multi-threading performance, making them the ideal processor for streaming, gaming, and content creation. When it comes to gaming, the Core i5 is capable of rendering even the most demanding AAA titles in 1080p resolutions, creating an intensely immersive experience. Other models in this range are the Intel Core i3, i7, and i9, which provide entry to top-tier level performance.
As the mid-tier Intel Core processor, i5 models are great all-rounder CPUs. Their combination of cores and threads allow them to multi-task and handle AAA titles, whilst also reaching some impressive clock speeds. These CPUs are great for work and play.
With new generations come new innovations. The 12th generation of Intel’s Core processors are packed with their latest and greatest developments. Alongside incredible integration with Windows 11, these processors support the next-gen tech we’re expecting to see. This includes DDR5 and PCIe 5.0.
Additionally, these CPUs sport enhanced versions of Intel technologies we know and love. Intel Smart Cache has received a boost in performance, with the L3 and L2 caches facilitating larger capacities whilst reducing latency. The overall design of 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs has been primed for gaming, optimising your experience.
With twelfth generation Alder Lake intel, CPUs Intel introduced an entirely new core layout with Performance (P-core) and Efficient cores (E-core).
Optimising the performance from these cores, Intel developed Thread Director. Instead of the operating system reading data and assigning cores, this hardware features guides the process. Guesswork is taken out of task assignment, thanks to this, thus creating much more efficient workloads. This is functionality like no processor before.
| i5-12600K | i5-11600K | i5-11600KF | i5-11600 | i5-11400 | i5-11400F | i5-11500 | i5-10400 | i5-10400F | i5-9600K | |
| Cores | 10 (6 Performance 4 Efficient) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| PCIe 4.0 Support | Yes & 5.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Base Frequency | 3.7GHz | 3.9GHz | 3.9GHz | 2.8GHz | 2.6GHz | 2.6GHz | 2.7GHz | 2.9GHz | 2.9GHz | 3.7GHz |
| Single Core Turbo | 4.9GHz | 4.9GHz | 4.9GHz | 4.8GHz | 4.4GHz | 4.4GHz | 4.6GHz | 4.3GHz | 4.3GHz | 4.6GHz |
| Memory | DDR5 & DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
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Read MoreThe latest twelfth generation Alder Lake i5 CPU has 10 Cores and 16 Threads. What’s more, this generation intel introduced a new core layout with both performance and efficient cores, designed to improve efficiency in lower-level tasks whilst also increasing performance is content creation, productivity and gaming.
Both twelfth generation and eleventh generation Intel CPUs are compatible with Windows 11, alongside some other older processors.
With 12th generation Alder Lake, Intel introduced the i5-12600K CPU. This processor features 10 cores and 16 threads alongside new PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 technology. Additionally, the new twelfth generation Intel core layout means there's a boost in both low-level task and performance-based productivity and gaming.
That depends on the model. Some models do, but if you would rather opt for a dedicated graphics card then look for i5 models ending in F. Ie, Intel Core i5-11400F. This denotes that there are no onboard graphics, and is true for all Intel Core processors.
Intel Core i9 processors that can be overclocked end in K, such as Intel Core i5-12600K. This indicates that they are unlocked and ready to overclock.
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