Intel Core i7 12700KF

LGA 1700, 3.60 GHz, 12 -Core
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Main features Processor Processor family Intel® Core™ i7 12th generation processors Number of processor cores 12 Processor socket LGA 1700 Component for PC/Thin Client/Tablet Box Yes Processor manufacturer
Intel Processor i7-12700KF Processor operating modes 64-bit Processor threads 20 Performance cores 8 Efficient cores 4 Processor boost frequency 5 GHz Performance-core boost frequency 4.9 GHz Performance-core base frequency 3.6 GHz Efficient-?ore boost frequency 3.8 GHz Efficient-?ore base frequency 2.7 GHz Processor cache 25 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Processor base power 125 W Maximum turbo power 190 W Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) 76.8 GB/s Processor Codename Alder Lake Memory Memory channels Dual-channel Maximum internal memory supported by processor 128 GB Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM,DDR5-SDRAM Memory bandwidth (max.) 76.8 GB/s Graphics Built-in graphics adapter No Separate graphics adapter No.

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
17323573

General information

Manufacturer
Intel
Category
Processors
Manufacturer no.
BX8071512700KF
Release date
4.11.2021

Processor

Processor family
Core i7 12th Gen
Processor socket
LGA 1700
Intel Core
Alder Lake-S
Processor clock frequency
3.60 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
5 GHz
Number of processor cores
12 -Core
Number of threads
20
Number of performance cores
8 -Core
Number of efficiency cores
4 -Core
Lithography
7 nm
Max. TDP
190 W
L1 Cache
12 kB
L2 Cache
11000 kB
L3 Cache
25 MB
Multiplier unlocked
Yes
PCI express version (max.)
5
Processor design
64-bit

AMD Technologies

AMD Technologies
SSE4a

Intel Technologies

Intel technologies
Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET), 
Hyper-threading technology, 
Intel Standard Manageability (ISM), 
Volume Management Device (VMD), 
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Memory

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

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Fan

Package dimensions

Length
10 cm
Width
6 cm
Height
2 cm
Weight
42 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

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AMD
  • 2.Intel

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AMD
  • 2.Intel
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CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJune 2022
  • PositiveOutstanding performance
  • PositiveIntegrated GPU ...
  • NegativeFull performance only under Windows 11
  • Negative... but with low graphics performance

The Intel Core i7-12700K delivers a top performance in the test and can convince all around. Naturally, the integrated graphics unit can only be used for gaming to a very limited extent. But in combination with a current high-end graphics card, its performance level is on par with that of the more expensive Intel Core i9-12900...

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PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseJanuary 2022

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is only marginally slower than the Core i9-12900KF in gaming, requires less power and costs over 200 euros less. In terms of gaming performance, acquisition costs and efficiency, it can beat its direct competitor, the Ryzen 9 5900X; only in application performance does AMD still have the edge on average. Current price: 405 euros

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