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Core i7-12700
12 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.9 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
12
Threads
20
Boost
4.9 GHz
L3 cache
25 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming18
Productivity17
Single-core19
Multi-core50
Power efficiency15
Lab scores
Performance score18
Cores12
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p40 fps
1440p32 fps
4K22 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Alder Lake-S
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2022
- Total cores
- 12
- Threads
- 20
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.1 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.9 GHz
- L1 cache
- 960 KB
- L2 cache
- 15 MB
- L3 cache
- 25 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5-4800
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 76.8 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $349
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the strong performance for daily tasks and gaming without breaking the bank. The usual gripe is needing a new motherboard and a decent cooler since it runs warm under load.
Pros
- Handles heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat
- Plays demanding games with high frame rates
- Stays cool even under sustained full load
- Great value for a high-performance processor
Cons
- Noisy stock cooler included
- Only works with newer motherboards
- No overclocking support at all
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-12700
A solid mid-range desktop CPU that mixes performance and efficiency cores, but its relevance fades against newer alternatives.
Get it if you want a solid all-rounder for daily use and gaming that runs cool and quiet. Skip it if you need top-tier multi-core speed for heavy rendering or video work.
Buy it if…
- You're building a solid mid-range workstation and need Intel stability.
- You want strong single-threaded speed for older games and apps.
- You need a reliable upgrade from an older Intel build without a new board.
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