Intel Core i7-12700K
intel
Brand12
Cores20
Threads125 W
TDP10 nm
Process Size3.6 GH/z
Base Clock5 GH/z
Boost ClockDDR4, DDR5
Memory Supportintel socket 1700
SocketIntel Core i7-12700K
Techinical Specs
Processor Details
Name
Intel Core i7-12700K
Brand
intel
Process Type
desktop
Release Date
Nov 3rd 2021
Launch Price
409 $
Specifications
Socket
intel socket 1700
Foundry
Intel
Process Size
10 nm
Die Size
215 mm 2
Package
FC-LGA16A
Performance
Frequency
3.6 GH/z
Boost Clock
5.0 GH/z
Multiplier
36.0 x
Multiplier Unlocked
YES
TDP
125 W
Core Configuration
Total Cores
12
Total Threads
20
Hybrid Cores
P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 4
Integrated GPU
UHD Graphics 770
Cache
L1: 80 KB
L2: 1.25 MB
L3: 25.00 MB
Architecture
Codename
Alder Lake-S
Generation
Core i7 (Alder Lake-S)
Memory Support
DDR4, DDR5
ECC Memory Support
YES
PCI Express
Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only)
Supported Chipsets
Z690, H670, B660, H610
Features
- • MMX
- • SSE
- • SSE2
- • SSE3
- • SSSE3
- • SSE4.2
- • AVX
- • AVX2
- • FMA3
- • SHA
- • EIST
- • Intel 64
- • XD bit
- • VT-x
- • VT-d
- • AES-NI
- • TSX
- • TXT
- • CLMUL
- • F16C
- • BMI1
- • BMI2
- • ABM
- • ADX
- • RdRand
- • TBT 2.0
- • TBT 3.0
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Intel Core i7-12700K
Processor
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PCBench Rating in 2025
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AI Summary
The Intel Core i7-12700K offers impressive performance with 12 cores and 20 threads, outperforming competitors like the Intel Core i9-7980XE in single-threaded workloads, making it suitable for gamers and content creators who also consider the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X.
Pros
- High-performance cores for gaming and content creation
- Competitive pricing compared to similar CPUs like the Intel Core i9-9980XE
- Excellent single-threaded performance for applications and games
- Powerful integrated GPU for entry-level graphics
Cons
- Power consumption is relatively high at 125W TDP
- Limited overclocking headroom compared to the Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Not the best choice for heavily multi-threaded workloads like video editing and 3D rendering where the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX excels
- Requires a compatible motherboard with Intel Socket 1700
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