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Intel Core i7-12700K 12-Core Alder Lake 3.6GHz up to 5.0GHz LGA1700 Unlocked (Boxed)

SKU 7041 Brand INTEL EAN13 5032037233989
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.
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 manufacturerIntel
Processor modeli7-12700K
Cores12 (8 Performance + 4 Efficient)
Threads20
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
SocketLGA1700
TDP (Base/Max Turbo)125 W / 190 W
Cache25 MB Intel Smart Cache
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Memory SupportDDR4 / DDR5 up to 128 GB
PCIe Version5.0 / 4.0 (20 lanes)
UnlockedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Launch DateQ4 2021