The Intel Core i7-12700K is a high-performance desktop processor designed for serious gamers, content creators, and power users who demand exceptional multitasking capability. Built on Intel's 12th generation hybrid architecture, it delivers desktop-class performance for demanding workloads from video editing and 3D rendering to competitive gaming and live streaming. This processor combines 12 cores and 20 threads split between 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, offering intelligent task distribution that maximises both speed and efficiency. Performance cores boost up to 4.9GHz while the efficiency cores handle background tasks, and the 25MB cache ensures rapid data access. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output, though most users will pair this with a dedicated graphics card for gaming or creative work. The i7-12700K uses the LGA1700 socket and works with Intel 600 and 700 series chipset motherboards supporting DDR4 or DDR5 memory. This retail box does not include a cooler, so you will need to purchase a capable aftermarket cooling solution separately to handle the 125W base power and up to 190W maximum turbo power. The unlocked multiplier allows enthusiasts to push performance further through overclocking when paired with a Z690 or Z790 motherboard. Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Processor family Intel® Core™ i7 Processor generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor model i7-12700K Processor cores 12 Processor socket LGA 1700 Cooler included No Component for PC Processor threads 20 Processor operating modes 64-bit Performance cores 8 Efficient cores 4 Processor boost frequency 5 GHz Performance-core boost frequency 4.9 GHz Performance-core base frequency 3.6 GHz Efficient-core boost frequency 3.8 GHz Efficient-core base frequency 2.7 GHz Processor cache 25 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Maximum turbo power 190 W Processor base power 125 W Bus type DMI4 Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) 76.8 GB/s Processor codename Alder Lake Processor ARK ID 134594 Memory Maximum internal memory supported by processor 128 GB Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM Memory channels Dual-channel Non-ECC Yes Memory bandwidth (max) 76.8 GB/s ECC Yes Graphics Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics card Yes On-board graphics card model Intel UHD Graphics 770 On-board graphics card outputs supported Embedded DisplayPort (eDP), Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) 1.4b, DisplayPort 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1.5 MHz On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) 4 On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.5 On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0 On-board graphics card maximum resolution (HDMI) 4096 x 2160 pixels On-board graphics card maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 5120 x 3200 pixels On-board graphics card maximum resolution (DisplayPort) 7680 x 4320 pixels On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI) 60 Hz On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 120 Hz On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort) 60 Hz On-board graphics card ID 0x4680 Discrete graphics card model Not available Number of execution units 32 Features Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Idle States Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Market segment Desktop Use conditions PC/Client/Tablet, Workstation Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20 PCI Express slots version 5.0, 4.0 PCI Express configurations 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4 Supported instruction sets SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4.0 Thermal solution specification PCG 2020A CPU configuration (max) 1 Embedded options available No Scalability 1S Harmonized System (HS) code 85423119 Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992.C Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) G167599 Processor special features Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency 5 GHz Intel® Total Memory Encryption Yes Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (Intel® GNA) 3.0 Yes Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) Yes Intel® Thread Director Yes Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP) Yes Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) Yes Intel® One-Click Recovery Yes Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) Yes Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) Yes Intel Enhanced Halt State Yes Intel® Boot Guard Yes Intel® OS Guard Yes Intel® Secure Key Yes Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Yes Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) Yes Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Yes Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Intel 64 Yes Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key Yes Intel® Hardware Shield Eligibility Yes Intel vPro® Enterprise Platform Eligibility Yes Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT) Yes General Product series i7 Product family Core Operational conditions Maximum operating temperature 100 °C Tjunction 100 °C Packaging data Package type Box Technical details OpenCL version 3.0 Target market Gaming, Content Creation OpenGL support Yes Status Launched Launch date Q4'21 Weight & dimensions Processor package size 45 x 37.5 mm Other features L2 cache 12288 KB Maximum internal memory 128 GB Graphics output eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1
