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Core i7-12700KF

Core i7
Current Price
$239.00
MSRP: $384.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#67
of 275
Overall Rank
#83
of 292
Value Rank
#40
of 220
Gaming Rank
#139
of 292
Productivity Rank
#150
of 292

Core Specifications

Cores
12
Threads
20
P-Cores
8
E-Cores
4
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.0 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm

Cache

L1 Cache
80 KB per core
L2 Cache
1 MB per core
L3 Cache
25 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
125W
Base Power
125W
Max Turbo Power
190W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4/DDR5
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
No
Integrated GPU Model
N/A

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i7-12700KF (Selected)15,420

Quick Stats

Generation
12th Gen
Release Date
11/4/2021 - 4 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
15420
Value64.5
Efficiency123.4

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,949
Cinebench R23 Multi22,784
Geekbench 6 Single2,516
Geekbench 6 Multi13,484
PassMark34,053

Console Comparison

Core i7-12700KF
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
64%
64%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
61%
61%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
11%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
11%
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Notes

The Core i7-12700KF offers 12 cores (8 P-cores, 4 E-cores) with unlocked multiplier minus integrated graphics for cost savings. Boosting up to 5.0 GHz, it delivers excellent gaming and productivity performance identical to the 12700K at lower pricing. This processor suited users with discrete GPUs seeking high-end 12th gen performance with overclocking capability. The hybrid architecture provides strong multi-threaded performance alongside excellent single-thread speeds. Represents good value when found at competitive prices, offering capable performance for gaming and content creation builds.