Intel Core i7-12700KF

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 Socket LGA-1700 socket allows processor to be placed on the PCB without soldering
11 MB L2 and 25 MB L3 cache offers supreme performance for computation intensive apps
Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient
From the manufacturer

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.

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.

i9-12900K i9-12900KF i7-12700K i7-12700KF i5-12600K i5-12600KF
Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores) 16 (8P+8E) 16 (8P+8E) 12 (8P+4E) 12 (8P+4E) 10 (6P+4E) 10 (6P+4E)
Processor Threads 24 24 20 20 16 16
P-core / E-core Base Frequency (GHz) 3.2P-core / 2.4E-core 3.2P-core / 2.4E-core 3.6P-core / 2.7E-core 3.6P-core / 2.7E-core 3.7P-core / 2.8E-core 3.7P-core / 2.8E-core
Single P-core / E-core Turbo Frequency (GHz) Up to 5.1P-core / 3.9E-core Up to 5.1P-core / 3.9E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.8E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.8E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.6E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.6E-core
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Up to 5.2 Up to 5.2 Up to 5.0 Up to 5.0 N/A N/A
Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size 30MB 30MB 25MB 25MB 20MB 20MB
Total L2 Cache 14MB 14MB 12MB 12MB 9.5MB 9.5MB
Memory Speed DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5
Memory Speed Support 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz
Total CPU PCI Express Lanes 20 20 20 20 20 20

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From the manufacturer

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.

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.

i9-12900K i9-12900KF i7-12700K i7-12700KF i5-12600K i5-12600KF
Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores) 16 (8P+8E) 16 (8P+8E) 12 (8P+4E) 12 (8P+4E) 10 (6P+4E) 10 (6P+4E)
Processor Threads 24 24 20 20 16 16
P-core / E-core Base Frequency (GHz) 3.2P-core / 2.4E-core 3.2P-core / 2.4E-core 3.6P-core / 2.7E-core 3.6P-core / 2.7E-core 3.7P-core / 2.8E-core 3.7P-core / 2.8E-core
Single P-core / E-core Turbo Frequency (GHz) Up to 5.1P-core / 3.9E-core Up to 5.1P-core / 3.9E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.8E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.8E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.6E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.6E-core
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Up to 5.2 Up to 5.2 Up to 5.0 Up to 5.0 N/A N/A
Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size 30MB 30MB 25MB 25MB 20MB 20MB
Total L2 Cache 14MB 14MB 12MB 12MB 9.5MB 9.5MB
Memory Speed DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5
Memory Speed Support 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz
Total CPU PCI Express Lanes 20 20 20 20 20 20

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