CPUDesktopReleased Nov 4, 2021

Intel Core i7-12700KF Processor

12C/20T · 5.0 GHz · 125 W

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is the Core i7-12700K without integrated graphics, intended for desktops built around a discrete graphics card. It keeps the unlocked multiplier, the eight performance-cores and four efficient-cores and the support for DDR5, DDR4 and PCIe 5.0 on the LGA 1700 platform, and was sold at a lower price than the i7-12700K.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Core i7-12700KF Processor
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 12th Gen Core
Codename: Alder Lake
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Alder Lake
Release date: Nov 4, 2021
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 12 cores / 20 threadsP8+E4
Base clock: 3.60 GHz
Boost clock: 5.00 GHz
TDP (design W): 125 W
Max: 190 W
Unlocked: ✓ Yes
L2 cache: 12 MB
L3 cache: 25 MB
Technology (nm): Intel 7

Platform

Socket: FCLGA1700
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: None
Memory type: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 128 GB
ECC memory: —
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 / 4.0, 20 lanes

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: Intel SSE4.1Intel SSE4.2Intel AVX2
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10Windows 11 24H2Windows 11 25H2
ChromeOS: ChromeOS
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: Covered by the Microsoft supported-processor lists for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 under 12th Generation Intel Core processors; the 26H2 processor list has not been published. Windows 10 and the mainstream Linux distributions are supported, and ChromeOS Flex installs on generic x86-64 hardware. macOS is not supported.

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