The Intel Core i7-12700K is a mid-range desktop processor launched on October 20, 2021. This 12th Gen CPU is compatible with the LGA 1700 socket and is produced utilizing a 10 nm process. It is a 12 core (8P+4E) 20 thread processor that has a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and boost clock speed of 5.0 GHz. It also uses the PCI-Express 4.0 standard with 20 lanes to communicate with other system components.
Additionally, the 12700K supports DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory and offers 25 MB of level 3 cache. In terms of power draw, it has a TDP of 125 W and a TJ max of 100 °C which is the temperature where it will start to throttle. This processor features the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics (iGPU), can be overclocked, and doesn't include a cooler.
Intel Core i7-12700K Specs
| Architecture: Alder Lake-S | Generation: 12th Gen |
| Socket: LGA 1700 | Process: 10 nm |
| Cores: 12 (8P+4E) | Threads: 20 |
| Base Clock: 3.6 GHz | Boost Clock: 5.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache: 25 MB | Memory Support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Base TDP: 125 W | Max. Operating Temperature: 100 W |
| PCIe: 4.0, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Overclocking: Yes |
| Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 | Chipsets: Z690, H670, B660, H610 |
| Cooler Included: No | Release Date: Oct. 20, 2021 |
| MSRP: $409.00 | Current Price: $214.99 (April 29, 2024) |
Intel Core i7-12700K Performance Rankings
This radar chart contains the Intel Core i7-12700K performance rankings compared to the CPUs ranked above (AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and below (Intel Core i7-12700KF) it in several prominent computing workloads (higher is better).
Intel Core i7-12700K Benchmarks
Below are the Intel Core i7-12700K benchmark scores in Cinebench R23 compared to closely ranked CPUs.
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core Score
Intel Core i7-12700K: 23168
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 18435
Intel Core i7-12700KF: 22997
Cinebench R23 Single-Core Score
Intel Core i7-12700K: 1950
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 1804
Intel Core i7-12700KF: 1958
Intel Core i7-12700K Price
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