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Intel Core i7-12700 - Core i7 12th Gen Alder Lake 12-Core (8P+4E) 2.1 GHz LGA 1700 65W Intel UHD Graphics 770 Desktop Processor - BX8071512700
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- Intel 7 Processor Base Power: 65W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 180W
- 25MB L3 Cache
- 12MB L2 Cache
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
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The Intel Core i7-12700 is a 12th Gen Alder Lake desktop processor with 12 cores (8 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores), 20 threads, and turbo speeds up to 4.9 GHz, suited to multitasking, content creation, and responsive general-purpose PC builds.
Recommended For
- Desktop users who regularly compile code, render 3D scenes, or run other multicore workloads alongside everyday apps; reviews found the i7-12700 performs well in compilation and rendering when paired with adequate cooling.
- PC gamers building around a discrete graphics card who also want CPU capacity for streaming, editing, or other demanding tasks; testing found gaming performance close to the 12700K, with extra cores useful beyond games.
- Desktop video editors who can use Intel Quick Sync for supported media workflows and want integrated graphics available for display output or troubleshooting without a discrete GPU.
- Builders who prefer a locked desktop CPU and do not plan to overclock, but still want strong performance for mixed office, creative, and gaming workloads.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Desktop PC builds needing a 12-core hybrid processor with integrated graphics |
| Cores And Threads | 12 cores (8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) with 20 threads |
| Clock Speeds | P-core base 2.1 GHz and turbo up to 4.8 GHz; E-core base 1.6 GHz and turbo up to 3.6 GHz; Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 up to 4.9 GHz |
| Cache And Power | 12 MB L2 cache and 25 MB L3 cache; 65 W processor base power and 180 W maximum turbo power |
| Socket And Platform | LGA 1700 socket, Alder Lake architecture, Intel 7 process, 64-bit instruction set, Hyper-Threading and virtualization support |
| Memory Support | Supports DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 memory, dual-channel operation, up to 128 GB, ECC, and up to 76.8 GB/s bandwidth |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0, 4.0, and 3.0 support, with 16 CPU PCIe 5.0 lanes and 4 CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes |
| Cooling And Operating System | Includes Intel Laminar RM1 cooler; supports Windows 11 |
| Model Identifiers | Intel Core i7 12th Gen, model BX8071512700 |