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IntelIntel Core i7-12700KView full specifications →IntelIntel Core i9-12900KView full specifications →| Specification | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Cores | 12 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 24 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHZ | 2.4 GHZ |
| Boost clock | 5 GHZ | 5.2 GHZ |
| TDP | 125 W | 241 W |
| Cache | 25 MB | 30 MB |
| Generation | 12 | 12 |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | — |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| ECC Support | No | Yes |
| Hyper Threading | Yes | Yes |
| Turbo Boost | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel 600 Series, 700 Series | — |
| Ram Speed | 4800 MT/s | 4800 MHz |