Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores, 20 Threads up to 5 GHz, Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W, Support DDR4 & 5, PCIe Gen 5.0, 12th Gen Boxed, (BX8071512700K)

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700K desktop processor

Built for the next generation of gaming.

Take on more, with more performance.

Blazing-fast clock speeds and a revolutionary core architecture allow you to seamlessly chat, stream and record without sacrificing gameplay.

Up to

5.0 GHz Max Clock Speed¹

12 Cores

8 Performance-cores

4 Efficient-cores

20 Threads

16 on Performance-cores

4 on Efficient-cores

Unlocked and overclockable²

Single P-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 5.0/3.6 GHz

Single E-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 3.8/2.7 GHz

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Processor base power: 125W

Intel® Smart Cache: 25MB

Motherboard compatibility: 600 series³

Total CPU PCIe lanes: 20

Memory speed: DDR5

Intel® Thread Director

Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.

8 Performance-cores

P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.

4 Efficient-cores

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.

Ready for what’s next

Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Best-in-class connectivity

Thunderbolt™ 4 technology and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.⁵

Streamlined overclocking

Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.

LEGAL AND DISCLAIMERS

¹On Performance-Cores. Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. Learn more at www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex.

²Unlocked features are present with select chipsets and processor combinations. Altering clock frequency or voltage may void any product warranties and reduce stability, security, performance, and life of the processor and other components. Check with system and component manufacturers for details.

³600 series compatibility available on select motherboards only.

Not all features present on all motherboards. Check with your motherboard manufacturer.

⁴Intel® Thread Director is designed into 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and helps supporting operating systems to more intelligently channel workloads to the right core. No user action required. See intel.com for details.

⁵Visit www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex (connectivity) for more details.

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Performance that puts gaming first.

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)
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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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