Intel Core i7-12700K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 12C / 12T
Clock: 3.6 - 5 GHz
Socket: LGA1700
TDP: 125W
Price: $314.00 from Amazon
Intel Core i7-12700K
Cores
12C / 12T
Clock
3.6 - 5 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
TDP
125W
Best price from Amazon
$314.00
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-12700K offers 12 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA1700 socket with a 125W TDP — about 10.4W per core. Clocks run from 3.6GHz base to 5GHz boost. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
25MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Its $314.00 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 125 W |
| CPU Cores | 12 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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