Intel Cpu Core I5-12600k 3.7ghz

Best value CPU in the Alder Lake line up. Outperforms the top CPU in the previous generation (IE. the I9-11900k) in both single core and multi core by approx. 10% and uses less power. Runs well temperature wise on a half decent air cooler as well. Noctua NH-U14S in my case. Why spend more money than this? Great general use and gaming CPU.

Still very worth it!! Even on a dead socket it is still very capable

Works. Installed easily. QuickSync feature is amazing. I only wish it came with a cooler.

Got this for an upgrade. Got a great price. Microcenter is the best.

Great budget processor. Would recommend buying when it’s on sale. Works great with 1080p gpus, slight bottleneck with 1440p cards allegedly. Been using it to single pc stream at 1080p with no issues, never had issues with temperature.