Intel Core i7-12700K CPU

Intel Core i7-12700K 12 Cores (8P+4E) 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 125W BX8071512700K

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Intel Core i7 3.60 GHz processor offers more cache space and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications with better onboard graphics and faster turbo boost
The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB
25 MB of L3 cache to boost the instruction processing and system performance
Intel 7 10 nm Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient
To boost graphics and visual quality, the chipset has a built in Intel UHD Graphics controller

Specifications Overview

Model	BX8071512700K
Release Date	November 2021 * First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
Series	Core i7 12th Gen
Core Name	Alder Lake
Socket	LGA1700
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770
CPU Cores	12
CPU Threads	20
CPU Clock Rate	3600 MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate	5000 MHz
Efficiency Core Clock Rate	2700 MHz
Efficiency Core Turbo Clock Rate	3800 MHz
TDP	125 W
CPU Cooler included	No
Manufacturing Process	10 nm
Maximum Supported Memory	128 GB
Cache L3	25 MB

	Old Name	Current Name	Branding	Data Speed	Port
USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	Hi-Speed USB	480 Mbit/s	diverse
USB 3.0	USB 3.1 Gen 1	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1	SuperSpeed USB	5 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.1	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1	SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps	10 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	USB 4.0 Gen 2x2	USB4 20Gbps	20 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4	USB 4.0 Gen 3x2	USB4 1.0	USB4 40Gbps	40 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4v2	USB 4.0 Gen 4	USB4 2.0	USB4 80Gbps	80-120 Gbit/s	only USB-C

Intel Core i7-12700K Performance comparison with similar Processors

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Intel Core i7-12700K Performance

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600K [14C / 20T] (48th)		102%
Intel Core i5-13600KF [14C / 20T] (48th)		102%
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X [8C / 16T] (50th)		102%
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D [12C / 24T] (50th)		102%
Intel Core i9-12900F [16C / 24T] (52nd)		~
Intel Core i9-12900 [16C / 24T] (52nd)		~
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 [12C / 24T] (52nd)		~
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 [12C / 24T] (52nd)		~
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X [6C / 12T] (56th)		~
Intel Core i7-12700KF [12C / 20T] (57th)		~
Intel Core i7-12700K [12C / 20T] (57th)		100%
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 [8C / 16T] (59th)		98%
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 [8C / 16T] (59th)		98%
Intel Core i5-12600K [10C / 16T] (61st)		97%
Intel Core i5-12600KF [10C / 16T] (61st)		97%
Intel Core i5-13500 [14C / 20T] (63rd)		95%
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 [6C / 12T] (64th)		95%
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 [6C / 12T] (64th)		95%
Intel Core i7-12700 [12C / 20T] (66th)		94%
Intel Core i7-12700F [12C / 20T] (66th)		94%
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F [6C / 12T] (68th)		93%

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Intel Core i7-12700K Price/Performance Analysis

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core) vs Price

Price-to-Performance Analysis:

Premium pricing: 19.2% below average.
90 products offer better price-to-performance ratio.
Best alternative: Intel Core i3-12100F offers 212.9% better value priced at $90.

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Intel Core i7-12700K Workstation Performance

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF [14C / 14T] (58th)		109%
Intel Core i7-13700F [16C / 24T] (60th)		107%
Intel Core i7-13700 [16C / 24T] (60th)		107%
Intel Core i5-13600KF [14C / 20T] (62nd)		106%
Intel Core i5-13600K [14C / 20T] (62nd)		106%
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X [16C / 32T] (64th)		104%
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D [8C / 16T] (65th)		103%
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D [8C / 16T] (65th)		103%
Intel Core i9-10980XE [18C / 36T] (67th)		101%
Intel Core i7-12700KF [12C / 20T] (68th)		~
Intel Core i7-12700K [12C / 20T] (68th)		100%
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 [14C / 14T] (70th)		99%
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X [12C / 24T] (71st)		97%
Intel Core i5-13500 [14C / 20T] (72nd)		92%
Intel Core i7-12700 [12C / 20T] (73rd)		91%
Intel Core i7-12700F [12C / 20T] (73rd)		91%
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X [8C / 16T] (75th)		91%
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X [8C / 16T] (76th)		90%
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 [8C / 16T] (77th)		89%
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 [8C / 16T] (78th)		88%
Intel Core i9-7980XE [18C / 36T] (79th)		87%

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Intel Core i7-12700K Price/Performance Analysis

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core) vs Price

Price-to-Performance Analysis:

Good value: 6.0% better price-to-performance ratio than average.
36 products offer better price-to-performance ratio.
Best alternative: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K offers 101.7% better value priced at $180.

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Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Performance

Gaming score is based on single thread performance, physics engine and L3 cache

Intel Core i9-12900KF [16C / 24T] (38th)		104%
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 [6C / 12T] (38th)		104%
Intel Core i9-12900K [16C / 24T] (38th)		104%
AMD Ryzen 5 9500F [6C / 12T] (41st)		104%
Intel Core i9-13900KS [24C / 32T] (42nd)		103%
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X [8C / 16T] (43rd)		103%
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X [6C / 12T] (44th)		102%
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D [8C / 16T] (45th)		101%
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X [6C / 12T] (46th)		~
Intel Core i7-12700KF [12C / 20T] (47th)		~
Intel Core i7-12700K [12C / 20T] (47th)		100%
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 [14C / 14T] (49th)		99%
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF [14C / 14T] (50th)		99%
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K [14C / 14T] (50th)		99%
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F [20C / 20T] (52nd)		99%
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F [6C / 12T] (53rd)		98%
Intel Core Ultra 7 265 [20C / 20T] (54th)		96%
AMD Ryzen 5 7400F [6C / 12T] (55th)		95%
Intel Core i9-10900KF [10C / 20T] (56th)		94%
Intel Core i9-10900K [10C / 20T] (56th)		94%
Intel Core i5-11600K [6C / 12T] (58th)		93%

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Intel Core i7-12700K Price/Performance Analysis

Gaming score is based on single thread performance, physics engine and L3 cache vs Price

Price-to-Performance Analysis:

Fair value: 9.5% below average.
42 products offer better price-to-performance ratio.
Best alternative: Intel Core i3-12100F offers 152.0% better value priced at $90.

Expert reviews

100

Both the Intel Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K are among the best processors Intel has released in years, with incredible performance. Intel really has regained its crown, and even though you'll have to invest in new hardware to even install one of these chips, it's worth it for all the technology this new platform supports.

TechRadar

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The Intel Core i9-12900K is the fastest gaming processor on the planet while the Core i5-12600K offers unprecedented gaming performance at its price point. Whip in superior pricing and excellent performance in all other types of workloads, and both Alder Lake processors handily beat competing AMD models.

Tom's Hardware

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If you’re just gaming, the 12900K is great, but it’s not amazing as it does cost 25% more than the 5900X and we saw a 4% performance increase on average, in a suite of mostly CPU intensive gaming. So if you’re seeking high-end gaming performance without venturing beyond the point of diminishing returns, the 5900X may be a better deal or really e...

TechSpot

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