| Spec | Core i5-12600K | Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 10 | 24+58% |
| Threads | 16 | 24+33% |
| P-Cores | 6 | 8+25% |
| E-Cores | 4 | 16+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.5 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | |
| 36 MB+44% |
| L2 Cache | 9.5 MB | 40 MB+76% |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+33% |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+17% |
| PCIe Version | 5 | 5 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 125W | 125W |
| Max Turbo Power | 150W+40% | 250W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG) |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $289+3% | $299 |
| Release Date | 2021-11-01 | 2026-03-26 |
