Intel Core i7-12700
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 12C / 12T
Clock: 2.1 - 4.9 GHz
Socket: LGA1700
TDP: 65W
Intel Core i7-12700
Cores
12C / 12T
Clock
2.1 - 4.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
TDP
65W
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-12700 offers 12 cores and 12 threads. 25MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1700 socket with a 65W TDP — about 5.4W per core. Clocks run from 2.1GHz base to 4.9GHz boost. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems with the rest of your parts automatically. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 12 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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