Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz

About the Product
The 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF is an unlocked desktop processor designed for enthusiast gamers and serious creators, featuring no integrated graphics. With support for Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, PCIe Gen 5.0 and 4.0, and compatibility with both DDR5 and DDR4 memory, it delivers high-performance overclocking potential for an extra performance boost. A discrete graphics card is required, and a cooling solution is not included. Compatible with 125W motherboards based on Intel 600 series chipsets.

Specifications

Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Generation: 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7
Model: i7-12700KF
Socket: LGA 1700
Use Case: Desktop PCs
Cores: 12 (8 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores)
Threads: 20
Base Frequency (P-cores): 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency (P-cores): 4.9 GHz
Base Frequency (E-cores): 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency (E-cores): 3.8 GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Frequency: Up to 5.0 GHz
Cache: 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Processor Base Power: 125 W
Maximum Turbo Power: 190 W
Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
Processor Codename: Alder Lake
Boxed: Yes
Cooler Included: No

Memory
Maximum Memory Supported: 128 GB
Memory Types: DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM
Memory Channels: Dual-channel
Maximum Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s

Graphics
Integrated Graphics: None (discrete GPU required)

PCI Express
Maximum PCIe Lanes: 20
PCIe Versions: 5.0, 4.0
PCIe Configurations: 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4

Supported Technologies
Intel® Hyper-Threading
Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 & Max 3.0
Intel® AES-NI
Intel® Speed Shift & SpeedStep
Intel® Thread Director
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x, VT-d)
Intel® Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology (CET)
Intel® Optane Memory Support
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)

Environmental & Physical
Maximum Operating Temperature (Tjunction): 100 °C
CPU Dimensions: 45 x 37.5 mm
Launch Date: Q4 2021
Target Market: Gaming, Content Creation