Core i7-12700T

Name: Intel Core i7-12700T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.5 (6 reviews)

12 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.7 GHz on FCLGA1700.

3.5 · 6 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.7 GHz

L3 cache

25 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming13

Productivity12

Single-core13

Multi-core50

Power efficiency11

Lab scores

Performance score13

Cores12

Threads20

Boost clock (GHz)4.7 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p29 fps

1440p23 fps

4K16 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: 1.4 GHz
Boost clock: 4.7 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): 35W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0

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 low power draw and cool operation for quiet HTPC builds. The main gripe is that the all-core turbo speed feels underwhelming for the price.

Pros

Runs cool in tiny cases
Sips power for low bills
Quiet enough for media desk
Handles everyday tasks without lag

Cons

Limited gaming performance vs standard chips
Heatsink needed, stock cooler inadequate
Fewer cores than the non-T version

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-12700T

A low-power Alder Lake CPU with a hybrid core design, trading raw speed for extreme energy efficiency in compact builds.

Get it if you need a super efficient chip for a tiny, quiet home server or office PC that sips power. Skip it if you want to game or do heavy video editing, as a standard desktop chip will run circles around it.