1. Introduction to Intel Core i5-12600K2. Intel Slides and Specs3. CPU Performance - Cinebench4. CPU Performance - CrossMark, Blender & 7-Zip5. Memory Performance - AIDA646. Gaming Performance - Deus Ex & Watch Dogs Legion7. Gaming Performance - Far Cry 6 & 3DMark8. Power Consumption & Temperature9. Closing Thoughts10. View All Pages

Power Consumption and Temperature

If you run the Core i5-12600K on Auto it draws the same power as the older Core i5-11600K while performing considerably more work. This is a testament to the new architecture how it has to be pointed out the Core i5-12600K also has the same power draw as AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. The sooner Intel can proceed to a fabrication process that is similar to TSMC 7nm, the better.  Overclocking the Core i5-12600K increases power draw significantly, in this instance by 90W.

When you use Auto settings the new Core i5-12600K barely runs any hotter than the previous versions of Core i5. Overclocking is a different proposition as you can easily drive this CPU to 5GHz which means you are dealing with the best part of 200 Watts, however that is obviously a matter of choice. Avoid going crazy and you will find it is easy to keep the Core i5-12600K nice and cool.

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