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SpecificationIntel Core i7-12700KFIntel Core i9-12900KF
Release dateNov 4, 20212021
Cores1216
Threads2024
SocketFCLGA1700LGA1700
MemoryDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800DDR4, DDR5
Base clock3.6 GHZ2.4 GHZ
Boost clock5 GHZ5.2 GHZ
TDP125 W241 W
Cache37 MB30 MB
Generation1212
Bus Speed8 GT/s—
Max Memory Size128 GB128 GB
ECC SupportNoNo
Hyper ThreadingYesYes
Turbo Boost2.0Yes
Chipset600/700 Series—
Ram Speed3200 MT/s4800 MHz