The Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core LGA 1700 Processor is built using a Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process, this 12th generation desktop processor's 10 cores combine the performance of four Efficient-cores and six 3.7 GHz Performance-cores. The low-voltage Efficient-cores handle background tasks for multitasking while the Performance-cores provide speed for demanding applications and games. The built-in Intel Thread Director ensures that the two work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximize performance.