Intel Core i7-12700K Full Specifications

High-end Desktop processor released in 2021 with 12 cores and 20 threads. With base clock at 3.6GHz, max speed at 5GHz, and a 125W power rating. Core i7-12700K is based on the Alder Lake 10nm family and part of the Core i7 series.
Price 70.8%
Speed 84%
Productivity 65%
Gaming 98%

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a Desktop processor with 12 cores, launched in 2021. It is part of the Core i7 lineup, using the Alder Lake-S architecture with Socket 1700. The core-count is effectively doubled, to 20 threads. Core i7-12700K has 25MB (shared)MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.6 GHz by default, but can boost up to 5 GHz, depending on the workload. Intel is building the Core i7-12700K on a 10 nm production process. You may freely adjust the unlocked multiplier on Core i7-12700K, which simplifies overclocking greatly, as you can dial in any overclocking frequency up to 5.1GHz. With a TDP of 125 W, the Core i7-12700K consumes a lot of power, so good cooling is definitely needed. Intel's processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel interface. This processor features the (UHD Graphics 770) integrated graphics solution. This processor can run on motherboards with the following chipsets: Z690, Z670, H610, B660.

Intel Core i7-12700K General

Foundry Intel
Codename Alder Lake
Market Desktop
Production Status Active
Process Size 10 nm

Intel Core i7-12700K Benchmarks

# of Cores 12
# of Threads 20
Base Clock 100 MHz
Cache L1 64K (per core)
Cache L2 12MB (shared)
Cache L3 25MB (shared)
Frequency 3.6 GHz
TDP 125 W
Turbo Clock up to 5 GHz

Intel Core i7-12700K Memory Specifications

Memory Support DDR4-3200 MHz Dual-channel

Intel Core i7-12700K Technical Specs

Die Size unknown
Multiplier 36.0x
Multiplier Unlocked Yes
Package FC-LGA1700
Part# unknown
SMP # CPUs 1
Transistors unknown
tCaseMax 72°C

Intel Core i7-12700K Integrated Graphics

Generation Core i7 (Alder Lake-S)
Integrated Graphics UHD Graphics 770

Intel Core i7-12700K Compatibility

Socket Intel Socket 1700
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