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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W $179.99

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Single P-core Max/Base Speed 4.9/3.7 GHz
Single E-core Max/Base Speed 3.6/2.8 GHz
Processor base power 125W
Intel Smart Cache 20MB
Motherboard compatibility 600 series(3)
Total CPU PCIe lanes 20
Memory speed DDR5
Socket 1700
Discrete graphics required? No

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-1...B09FX4D72T

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quadrider21

Aug 21, 2023

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quadrider21

Aug 21, 2023

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Thanks for posting, I had ordered it from Amazon 7 days ago, time to return it for the better price Smilie

ben_r_

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ben_r_

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Wow, that is sooo much cheaper than the 13700K! Making me wonder if the jump is worth $190...

j.fuze

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j.fuze

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Quote from ben_r_

Wow, that is sooo much cheaper than the 13700K! Making me wonder if the jump is worth $190...

highly unlikely

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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Selman

Quote from ben_r_

Wow, that is sooo much cheaper than the 13700K! Making me wonder if the jump is worth $190...

The 13700 is approximately 15% faster at single core operations, but almost 40% faster with multicore workloads. If you are running 3D rendering like CAD or video editing often, then maybe the 13700 is a good value for the extra performance. If you just want a fast computer that games well, the 12600 accomplishes that very well.

Last edited by Selman August 21, 2023 at 02:11 PM.

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SwissMoose

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Quote from ben_r_

Wow, that is sooo much cheaper than the 13700K! Making me wonder if the jump is worth $190...

I'm in the same boat. Watching videos comparing 4k performance as I mainly use for PCVR gaming.

From what I can tell not worth the upgrade for monitor gaming at 1440p max settings. But the lows are probably not what I want for equivalent of 4K when doing VR games. So will probably hold out for a 13700K.

Last edited by SwissMoose August 21, 2023 at 03:23 PM.

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DevanteWeary

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Is this good for an Unraid server where I allow my friends to stream transcoded movies?
How's the power usage?

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Quote from DevanteWeary

Is this good for an Unraid server where I allow my friends to stream transcoded movies?
How's the power usage?

12th gen i5 and i7 are very easy to keep cool quietly.

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dyrne

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Id probably go more for this deal below but 13th gen has much better multicore performance so kind of holding off atm for another deal
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/16874051

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Manufacturer:	Intel Corporation
Model Number:	BX8071512600K
Product SKU:	B09FX4D72T
ASIN:	B09FX4D72T
Brand:	Intel
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	4.56692 x 1.73228 x 3.97637 Inches
Item Weight:	0.17636982 Pounds
Item model number:	BX8071512600K
Manufacturer:	Intel Corporation

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W $179.99

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