Where to buy Intel Core i5-12600K(KF): release date & pre order
Taking a look at the Intel Core i5-12600 & Intel Core i5-12600K release date, known specifications, pre order, and where to buy options
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The Intel Core i5-12600 and the Intel Core i5-12600K release date will soon be upon us. Read below for all the details on these affordable mid-range offerings in Intel’s 12th generation of processors, known as the Alder Lake series. We discuss the latest Intel Core i5-12600(K) pre order date, release date, and where to buy information.
With their 12th gen CPUs, Intel introduces their new hybrid architecture, combining a mixture of big, high-performance and little, high-efficiency cores to x86 desktop PCs. Information around the Intel 12th gen CPUs is a bit few and far between at the moment but Alder Lake is already starting to look like Intels way back into hearts and minds.
The 12th gen launch is going to coincide with an all-new Z690 motherboard, featuring the new LGA 1700 socket, DDR5 RAM support, and PCIe 5.0, making this a very exciting time for the enthusiast.
Intel Core i5-12600K(KF) release date
There is no official release date for the Intel Core i5-12600, the Intel Core i5-12600K or the rest of the 12th Gen Intel CPUs just yet, the latest rumors however suggest November 4, 2021, as likely for the three main SKUs: the i9-12900K, i7-12700K, and i5-12600K, with the rest following in 2022. We certainly expect to see the main SKUs released before the end of November 2021 at the latest. The latest Intel Core i5-12600(K) pre order details are listed below.
This release date could spark some tasty Black Friday deals on the Intel 11th gen CPUs, so keep locked onto our Black Friday pages so you can snap the best of them up.
Intel Core i5-12600K(KF) specifications
The specifications of the Intel Core i9-12900K are as follows. We do not yet know what the Base and Boost clock specs of the non-overclocked version (the Intel Core i9-12900) will be at present, though they will obviously come with the same cache and core/thread count.
Intel Core i5-12600K
- Base Clock – 3.7 GHz
- Max Boost – 4.9 GHz
- 16 MB L3 Cache
- 10 cores /16 threads
Other CPUs in the Alder Lake lineup include:
Intel Core i5-12600K(KF) price & pre order
Although we don’t have a concrete date at this time, we expect the Intel Core i5-12600K and Intel Core i5-12600 release date to be around October 27, 2021, based on the latest rumors.
In terms of price, we expect the Intel Core i5-12600K to retail close to $300, with the Intel Core i5-12600 coming in around the $250 mark.
Where to buy Intel Core i5-12600K(KF) – US
All the Intel Core i5-12600 and Intel Core i5-12600K where-to-buy links for the major retailers in the US will be listed below. Remember, demand is likely to be exceptionally high for these – meaning, you’ll have to get in early if you want to secure one of these Alder Lake CPUs.
Intel i5-12600K & i5-12600KF CPU listings, pre order & prices – Amazon US
Intel i5-12600K & i5-12600KF CPU listings, pre order & prices – Best Buy
Where to buy Intel Core i5-12600K(KF) – UK
All major UK retailers will stock the 12th gen Alder Lake processors and we will be continually updating this list with all the links we find for the Intel Core i5-12600(K).
Intel i5-12600 & i5-12600K CPU listings, pre order & prices – Amazon UK
Intel i5-12600 & i5-12600K CPU listings, pre order & prices – Scan
Intel i5-12600 & i5-12600K CPU listings, pre order & prices – Overclockers
Intel i5-12600 & i5-12600K CPU listings, pre order & prices – Ebuyer
Intel i5-12600 & i5-12600K CPU listings, pre order & prices – Currys
Intel i5-12600 & i5-12600K CPU listings, pre order & prices – Novatech
Where to buy Intel Core i5-12600K(KF) – Canada
Just like everywhere else, major retailers in Canada are yet to post Intel 12th-gen listings live yet. However, you can rest assured that when they do, we’ll have all the best places linked below for the Intel Core i5-12600(K).
