Intel Core i7-12700K

LGA 1700, 3.60 GHz, 12 -Core
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Product details

Boost your productivity, gaming and content creation by adding the Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-core LGA 1700 processor to your desktop computer system. The 12 cores of this 12th generation desktop
processor are based on a hybrid core architecture with the Intel 7 process, combining the power of four Efficient cores and eight 3.6 GHz Performance cores. The low-voltage efficient cores perform background tasks for multitasking, while the performance cores deliver speed for demanding applications and games. The integrated Intel Thread Director ensures that both work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximise performance. In addition, this processor features a Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency of 5 GHz with 25 MB cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i7-12700K also supports up to PCI Express 5.0 and dual-channel 4800MHz DDR5 memory for running and multitasking a variety of demanding applications. You can overclock this processor for even more performance.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i7 12th Gen
Number of processor cores
12 -Core
Max. TDP
190 W
Number of threads
20
PCI express version (max.)
5
Item number
16552821

General information

Manufacturer
Intel
Category
Processors
Manufacturer no.
BX8071512700K
Release date
4.11.2021
Sales rank in Category Processors
1 of 3374
Maximum order quantity
114

Processor

Processor family
Core i7 12th Gen
Processor socket
LGA 1700
Intel Core
Alder Lake
Processor clock frequency
3.60 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
4.90 GHz
Number of processor cores
12 -Core
Number of threads
20
Number of performance cores
8 -Core
Number of efficiency cores
4 -Core
Lithography
10 nm
Max. TDP
190 W
L1 Cache
640 kB
L2 Cache
12000 kB
L3 Cache
25 MB
Multiplier unlocked
Yes
PCI express version (max.)
5
Processor design
64-bit

AMD Technologies

AMD Technologies
SSE4a

Graphics processing unit

Onboard graphics
Yes
Graphics card model
UHD Graphics 770
DirectX version
12
Processor clock frequency
300 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1500 MHz

Memory

Memory channels
Dual-Channel
Memory type
DDR5 RAM
Max. memory (RAM)
128 GB

Packaging

Packaging type
Cardboard box

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Box Set

Package dimensions

Length
12 cm
Width
10.90 cm
Height
4.50 cm
Weight
84 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Processors» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

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  • 1.AMD
  • 2.Intel

Statutory warranty case duration

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  • 1.AMD
  • 2.Intel

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Processors» category returned?

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Overall ratingVery good85/100
Good70/100
CT Magazin Logo
CT MagazinSingle testReleaseMay 2022

If you need a fast PC whose CPU temperature can be kept in check even without water cooling, the Core i7-12700K is a good choice. In multithreading tasks it is on a par with the more expensive but more economical Ryzen 9 5900X, and in office and gaming it is close on the heels of the 12900K.

Very good96/100
PC Magazin Logo
PC MagazinSingle testReleaseMarch 2022

The Intel Core i7-12700K fits in perfectly with its competitors. If you want a bit more performance, you can get it for more money, apart from gaming.