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Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core LGA 1700 Processor

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$230

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Newegg has Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core LGA 1700 Processor (BX8071512600K) for $279.94 - $50 w/ promo code SPECC50 = $229.94. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter plu388 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 10 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 3.7 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 4.9 GHz Maximum Turbo Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
  • 20MB Cache Memory
  • Dual-Channel DDR5-4800 Memory
  • Integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics
  • Hybrid Core Architecture
  • Unlocked for Overclocking
  • 12th Generation (Alder Lake)

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that at the time of this post, that Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core LGA 1700 Processor (BX8071512600K) is $49.05 lower (~17.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $278.99.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.9 eggs out of 5 overall based on reviews on Newegg
    • Includes a 3-year limited parts & labor warranty
  • About this store:
    • Newegg return policy may be found here

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Newegg has Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core LGA 1700 Processor (BX8071512600K) for $279.94 - $50 w/ promo code SPECC50 = $229.94. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter plu388 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 10 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 3.7 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 4.9 GHz Maximum Turbo Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
  • 20MB Cache Memory
  • Dual-Channel DDR5-4800 Memory
  • Integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics
  • Hybrid Core Architecture
  • Unlocked for Overclocking
  • 12th Generation (Alder Lake)

Editor's Notes

Written by CChoiVA
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that at the time of this post, that Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core LGA 1700 Processor (BX8071512600K) is $49.05 lower (~17.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $278.99.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.9 eggs out of 5 overall based on reviews on Newegg
    • Includes a 3-year limited parts & labor warranty
  • About this store:
    • Newegg return policy may be found here

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qqzj
I am still rocking the 2500k as my main pc. Probably need to upgrade. Waiting for this to drop to $200.

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Mar 8, 2022
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qqzj
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I am still rocking the 2500k as my main pc. Probably need to upgrade. Waiting for this to drop to $200.
Mar 8, 2022
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GnatGoSplat
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Seems faster and cheaper than my 9700K was. Tempting.
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icor1031
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Quote from GnatGoSplat :
Seems faster and cheaper than my 9700K was. Tempting.
Faster than your 9700k was? How fast is your 9700k now?
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Quote from icor1031 :
Faster than your 9700k was? How fast is your 9700k now?
lol, thought I would use less words, but I guess that made it sound weird. Faster than my 9700K is, but cheaper than my 9700K was (when new).
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ATLien2000
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Quote from qqzj :
I am still rocking the 2500k as my main pc. Probably need to upgrade. Waiting for this to drop to $200.
Same haha. Glad I'm not the only one. It's really been fine though I know it's almost time.

Any reason you're leaning toward this particular chip? Any good mobo at low price?
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burticus
Mar 9, 2022
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Wow, even cheaper than Microcenter which is ...odd... but they do have the $20 mobo discount. Yeah yeah I know, MC isn't on every corner. This price from Newegg is pretty decent for shipped.

No cooler included so add +$25 minimum
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Sentorial
Mar 9, 2022
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Quote from Mr_Sadness :
13th Gen does not appear to be a huge improvement; as going from 11th Gen to 12th Gen was. Also the 13th Gen is faster but it comes at a cost of increased power requirements when compared to the 12th Gen. Unlike, the 12th Gen which was faster but had decreased power requirements when compared to the 11th Gen.
Hold on. Claimed 15% increase single thread and 40% multithread seems HUGE in terms of sheer performance increase.

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BlockofWood
Mar 9, 2022
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I think this is a situation where the coupon isn't supposed to apply. It says "$50 off w/ promo code SPECC50 only apply to select combo, limited offer" and clicking the link brings it to an overpriced $500 combo with a mobo. Looks like they forgot to make it work only with the mobo in the cart.
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duenor
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I keep seeing "i5-2500k" lol

it's it crazy that the old sandy bridge can still keep up in 2022?
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xmenxmenxmen
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Quote from duenor :
I keep seeing "i5-2500k" lol

it's it crazy that the old sandy bridge can still keep up in 2022?
Especially since that can still be pair with a 3080, lol...
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essix8
Mar 9, 2022
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Quote from duenor :
I keep seeing "i5-2500k" lol

it's it crazy that the old sandy bridge can still keep up in 2022?
It cant. This is about 300-350% faster in general tasks, and way way faster in accelerated tasks like encoding/decoding or instructions like AVX2.


Anyways this is a steal at this price. $230 is cheaper than Microcenter, and same price as the 5600x while way outperforming it (12600k is a tiny bit better than a 5800x).
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kalatoker
Mar 9, 2022
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My I7 4770 is still running great.
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ATLien2000
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Quote from essix8 :
It cant. This is about 300-350% faster in general tasks, and way way faster in accelerated tasks like encoding/decoding or instructions like AVX2.


Anyways this is a steal at this price. $230 is cheaper than Microcenter, and same price as the 5600x while way outperforming it (12600k is a tiny bit better than a 5800x).
I believe cpu benchmark shows the real world / effective speed of +46% over 2500k. So that's definitely something. The cheapest system upgrade for me from my sandy bridge system is still about $525, so it's hard to justify for me yet. Rocking a Gtx 950 still haha
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You're also getting a shitload of security updates CPU over your CPU

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Motherboard $200+ if want good Z690 also need LGA 1700 bracket to mount with older coolers motherboard hole spacing is 78mm instead of old 75mm

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