Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700KF 12 Core Processor 20 Threads, 3.6GHz up to 5.0GHz Turbo Alder Lake Socket LGA1700, 25MB Cache, 125W, Maximum Turbo Power 190W, No Graphics, No Cooler

Intel® Core™ i7-12700K 12th Gen Desktop Processor (Alder Lake)

Experience a new era of x86 performance with the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700K desktop processor. Featuring a revolutionary performance hybrid architecture, it combines powerful Performance-cores with Efficient-cores to elevate gaming, productivity, and content creation.

Enjoy cutting-edge platform innovations including PCIe 5.0 readiness, DDR5 memory support, and advanced tuning capabilities, all designed to help you game, work, and create with confidence.

Key Features

• Performance Hybrid Architecture

• Combines Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficient-cores (E-cores) to deliver balanced single-thread and multi-thread real-world performance.

• Intel® Thread Director

• Helps the OS scheduler intelligently distribute workloads to the optimal cores, improving performance per watt.

• Next-Generation PCIe Support

• PCIe 5.0 up to 16 lanes: Readiness for up to 32 GT/s for fast access to peripheral devices and networking.

• PCIe 4.0 up to 4 lanes: Up to 16 GT/s for high-speed access to additional devices.

• Advanced Memory Support

• Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s: Industry-first memory technology enabling fast frequencies, high bandwidth, and enhanced productivity.

• Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s: Supports high bandwidth and throughput for improved workflow.

• Enhanced Cache Architecture

• Increased Intel® Smart Cache (L3) and L2 cache sizes for large memory capacity, reduced latency, fast game loading, and smooth frame rates.

• AI and Acceleration Technologies

• Intel® Deep Learning Boost: Accelerates AI inference for deep learning workloads.

• Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA 3.0): Handles AI speech and audio applications such as neural noise cancellation, freeing CPU resources for overall responsiveness.

• Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

• Identifies the processor’s fastest cores and directs critical workloads to them for maximum performance.

• Overclocking-Ready

• When paired with the Intel® Z690 chipset, P-cores, E-cores, graphics, and memory can be set to run above processor specifications for higher performance.
• Advanced tuning support via Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU).

Immersive Experiences

Whether you’re playing the latest games or running advanced professional applications, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors are designed for deep, uninterrupted immersion.

• Supports Intel® UHD Graphics driven by Xe Architecture (where applicable) with enhanced visual capabilities including:
• Up to 8K HDR video in billions of colors
• Up to 4 simultaneous 4K displays
• Enhanced GNA 3.0 enables more efficient noise suppression and background blurring on video, helping to cancel out distractions and maintain focus.

Accelerating Platform Innovation

Unlock the latest platform technologies for gaming, workflows, and creation:

• Up to 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 + 4 PCIe 4.0) for high-bandwidth connections to discrete graphics and storage.
• DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s and DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s for increased memory bandwidth compared to previous generations using DDR4 3200 MT/s only.
• Fine-tune compute power and performance with unlocked overclocking and Intel® XTU support for granular control.

Technical Specifications

The Intel® Core™ i7-12700K 12th Gen desktop processor delivers the foundational performance and advanced platform features you need to game, work, and create like never before.