Intel Core i7 12700 Processor

Intel Core i7 12700 3.6GHz (4.9GHz max clock speed), 12 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 4 Efficient-cores), 20 Thread (16 on Performance-cores, 4 on Efficient-cores) CPU, Socket LGA 1700, 25MB SmartCache, 65W processor base power, BX8071512700. Retail box including fan, heatsink and thermal paste.

You can find a list of LGA 1700 compatible CPU coolers here.

Features

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Take on more, with more performance

Blazing-fast clock speeds and a revolutionary core architecture allow you to seamlessly chat, stream and record without sacrificing gameplay.

Divide and conquer

Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.

Intel Thread Director
Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.

8 Performance-cores
P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.

4 Efficient-cores
E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.

Performance beyond the cores

The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.

Ready for what's next
Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Best-in-class connectivity
Thunderbolt™ 4 and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.