Intel Core i7-12700K 12-Core Alder Lake 3.6GHz up to 5.0GHz LGA1700 Unlocked (Boxed)
Intel Core i7-12700K Alder Lake: 12 cores (8P+4E)/20 threads, 3.6GHz base to 5.0GHz turbo, LGA1700 unlocked. UHD 770 graphics, DDR5/DDR4, PCIe5.0. 25MB cache, 125W TDP.
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| CPU (Processors) - Socket | Intel LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| CPU (Processors) - Processor Family | Intel Core i7 |
| CPU (Processors) - Cores | 12 |
| CPU (Processors) - Threads | 20 |
| CPU (Processors) - TDP | 121-150W |
| CPU (Processors) - Integrated Graphics | Yes (Integrated Graphics) |
| CPU (Processors) - Memory Support | DDR4 DDR5 |
| CPU (Processors) - Unlocked/Overclockable | Yes |
| CPU (Processors) - Cooler Included | No |
The Intel Core i7-12700K is a high-performance 12th Gen Alder Lake desktop processor featuring a hybrid architecture with 8 Performance-cores (P-cores) and 4 Efficient-cores (E-cores), delivering 12 cores and 20 threads total. It offers a base frequency of 3.6 GHz on P-cores (up to 5.0 GHz turbo) and 2.7 GHz on E-cores (up to 3.8 GHz), making it ideal for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Unlocked for overclocking, it supports LGA1700 socket, DDR4/DDR5 memory up to 128GB, and PCIe 5.0 for future-proofing.
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 handles light graphics tasks and multi-monitor setups (up to 4 displays). Advanced features include Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0, Hyper-Threading, and Deep Learning Boost for AI workloads. Benchmarks show it outperforms Ryzen 7 5800X by ~12% in multi-threaded tasks while maintaining excellent single-thread performance[1][7]. TDP is 125W base (190W max turbo), requiring robust cooling.
- ✅ 12 Cores / 20 Threads (8P + 4E)
- ✅ Unlocked (K-Series) for Overclocking
- ✅ Integrated UHD Graphics 770
- ✅ Supports DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
- ✅ 25MB Intel Smart Cache
- ✅ PCIe 5.0 (20 lanes)
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-12700K |
| Cores | 12 (8 Performance + 4 Efficient) |
| Threads | 20 |
| Base Frequency (P-cores) | 3.6 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (P-cores) | 5.0 GHz |
| Base Frequency (E-cores) | 2.7 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (E-cores) | 3.8 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| TDP (Base/Max Turbo) | 125 W / 190 W |
| Cache | 25 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Memory Support | DDR4 / DDR5 up to 128 GB |
| PCIe Version | 5.0 / 4.0 (20 lanes) |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No |
| Launch Date | Q4 2021 |