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Games you can play with a Intel Core i5-12600K

performance score 195Alder Lake

The Intel Core i5-12600K is an Alder Lake previous-generation processor. Across 3,151 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

2,973

Runs easily

132

Meets recommended requirements

38

Meets minimum requirements

8

Below minimum

Runs easily

2,973 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

Showing 48 of 2,973.

Meets recommended requirements

132 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

Showing 48 of 132.

Meets minimum requirements

38 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

Below minimum

8 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core i5-12600K run?: Of 3,151 games with usable CPU requirements, 3143 run on a Intel Core i5-12600K (3105 at their recommended settings), and 8 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i5-12600K still good enough for modern games?: For most titles, yes - it meets the recommended CPU spec more often than not.