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

This is one of the best CPU for gaming and it’s deemed one of the best performance wise. It’s also worth the money spent on it one of the best for casual gaming being able to run 180 FPS on games such as COD (as long as the gpu is good as well) When installing however ensure you purchase thermal paste before proceeding to remove or install the CPU. There’s a metal piece on the side of where the CPU sits in make sure you lift up before trying to getting the CPU out. But all around this is good for how much you’re paying just be careful as it’s very fragile and one drop may make it’s no longer usable.

Man this thing is a beast. Aero G Gigabyte Board, 32g Corsair Ram, Asus Tuf Gaming 3080 12G. The thing rips through anything you throw at it. So nice...I am using a LL Galahad 360mm water cooler thing never got hot all summer in 90+ degree weather.

Alder Lake is where its at. CPU does a phenomenal job at playing demanding games. I built my PC for flight simulation games and other higher-end titles, and this CPU is super powerful and up to the job. Buy it!

Middle end perfect CPU, thats all)))

Be careful with what motherboard you get as some do not seem to support it’s overclocking as well as others so keep an eye out and do your research!

This processor comes unlocked but does exactly what i want it to do or better it downloads games very quickly and honestly must games are trivial for this processor youll have do be doing some video editing or animation to get this processor to sweat great performance for the money

Its a fast processor. Not the fastest. But its fast.

Works as advertised. Zero hiccups. I havent and may not OC

This CPU is really good. For gaming it never goes above 30% usage which is why I think I mightve been fine with something cheaper but I digress. Really simple installation process. I do recommend getting an aftermarket cooler because a stock one wont cut it.

faster and cooler than my previous 9900k, only need to use air cooler can maintain a good temp.