Intel Core i5-12600KF drops to nearly half price at Newegg for Black Friday 2025

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a great processor, especially for those assembling a gaming computer for the first time, and this is a great time to make the purchase. Thanks to the Black Friday 2025 sale on Newegg, this Intel processor is now available for under $170, i.e., nearly half its original price, making it a great choice for customers looking to assemble a budget gaming PC.

The chip features the 12th-generation Intel Core and is overclocking-enabled, which enhances its performance capabilities. Read on to learn more.

Specifications of Intel Core i5-12600KF: Everything you need to know

This desktop processor features 10 cores and 16 threads and is available in both DDR4 3200 and DDR5 4800 memory types. You can extend memory up to 128 GB with this chipset.

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Newegg has a great deal on the Intel Core i5 processor (Image via Intel)

Intel's 12th-generation Alder Lake core is popular for its impressive performance at an affordable price. The overheating problem can be eliminated with a proper cooling system, such as MSI's double-size water cooling system. The Alder Lake processor has a Base Power of 125 W, which can be increased to up to 150 W when using Turbo Power.

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There is a 20 MB space in L3 cache and a 9.5 MB space in L2 cache. Although you must purchase a GPU unit separately, as there is no integrated graphics card, this is one of the best budget processors to buy from Newegg during the 2025 Black Friday sale.

Final verdict: Should you consider purchasing the Intel Core i5-12600KF in the Black Friday 2025 sale from Newegg?

Intel Core i5-12600KF is an excellent choice if you are ok with purchasing a GPU separately. Based on the Alder Lake core, Intel's 12th-generation chipset is designed for performance. With the right parts (motherboard, cooling system, GPU, etc.), this chipset can boost your desktop's overall performance.

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The best part of the deal is that, although it has a $299.99 price tag, you can purchase it for $169.99 thanks to the Black Friday 2025 sale on Newegg.

Edited by Adarsh J Kumar