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Core i7-12700E
12 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
12
Threads
20
Boost
4.8 GHz
L3 cache
25 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming17
Productivity16
Single-core18
Multi-core50
Power efficiency14
Lab scores
Performance score17
Cores12
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p37 fps
1440p30 fps
4K20 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Alder Lake-S
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2022
- Total cores
- 12
- Threads
- 20
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.1 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.8 GHz
- L1 cache
- 960 KB
- L2 cache
- 15 MB
- L3 cache
- 25 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid everyday performance and good value for the price. The main complaint is the included cooler runs loud under load.
Pros
- Alder Lake hybrid design really works
- Plays the latest games without fuss
- Runs cool enough for quiet builds
- Handles heavy multitasking without stuttering
Cons
- Alder Lake power efficiency falls behind newer chips
- Lacks modern efficiency cores for lighter workloads
- No integrated graphics on this model
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-12700E
Alder Lake workhorse with hybrid cores and modest power draw, but locked for overclocking.
Get it if you need a solid all-rounder for a midrange workstation or gaming build without breaking the bank. Skip it if you're chasing top-tier performance for heavy rendering or future-proofing beyond a few years.
Buy it if…
- You want a reliable office or home PC that won't break the bank.
- You need a solid upgrade for an older 12th-gen compatible motherboard.
- You're building a quiet, energy-efficient work machine for everyday tasks.
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