Intel Core i7-12700K Processor
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-12700K
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Core count
- 12
- Base clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5 GHz
- Thread count
- 20
Description
Intel Core i7-12700K is an unlocked Alder Lake desktop processor for LGA1700. It combines 8 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores for 12 cores and 20 threads in total. The P-cores have a 3.60 GHz base clock, while maximum Turbo frequency reaches 5.00 GHz. The processor has 25 MB of Smart Cache, 125 W Processor Base Power and 190 W Maximum Turbo Power. It supports up to 128 GB of DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, but a specific motherboard uses one memory generation. Twenty PCIe 5.0/4.0 lanes are available. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 supports up to four displays. Overclocking and sustained heavy loads require a suitable motherboard, cooling and power delivery; verify compatibility and BIOS support in advance.