CPU & Processor Specifications |
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Processor Family | Intel Core i7 |
Processor Generation | 12th Generation |
Processor Socket | LGA 1700 |
Processor Model | Intel i7-12700KF |
Number of Cores | 12 |
Thread Count | 20 |
Processor Cache | 37 MB |
Frequency | 2.7 Ghz up to 5.0 GHz |

Built for the next generation of gaming.
12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700KF desktop processor
Tech Specs
Single P-core Max/Base Speed | 5.0/3.6 GHz |
Single E-core Max/Base Speed | 3.8/2.7 GHz |
Processor base power | 125W |
Intel Smart Cache | 25MB |
Motherboard compatibility | 600 series(3) |
Total CPU PCIe lanes | 20 |
Memory speed | DDR5 |
Socket | 1700 |
Discrete graphics required? | Yes |
Performance that puts gaming first.

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Revolutionary performance and multitasking.- With the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you’ll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background.
- Up to 5.0 GHz Max Clock Speed(1)
- 12 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 4 Efficient-cores)
- 20 Threads (16 on Performance-cores, 4 on Efficient-cores)
- Unlocked and overclockable(2)
| Divide and conquer.- Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.
- Intel Thread Director prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.(4)
- P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.
- E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.
| Performance beyond the cores.- The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.
- Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
- Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.(5)
- Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.
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