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
125 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
Sales rank in Category Processors
30 of 2463

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
125 W
L1 Cache
12 kB
L2 Cache
11000 kB
L3 Cache
30 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
110 g

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30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions
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Statutory warranty score

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Statutory warranty case duration

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Return rate

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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