Intel Core i7-12700 CPU

Intel Core i7-12700

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i7-12700
$209–$231estimated range · from catalog price Oct 16, 2026

12th‑gen Alder Lake Core i7‑12700 is a high-end 12C/20T LGA1700 CPU with UHD 770 for gaming and creator work; DDR4/DDR5 support and boxed cooler included.

Compute rankTop 76% of CPUs
TierHigh end?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedJan 2022
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Cores12
Threads20
SocketLGA1700
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5
Base clock1.60 GHz
Boost clock4.90 GHz
TDP180 W
Cache25 MB
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Product overview

Released in Q1 2022 as part of Intel’s 12th‑gen Alder Lake family, the Core i7‑12700 combines 8 Performance‑cores and 4 Efficient‑cores (12C/20T) with boost clocks up to 4.9 GHz. Positioned in the high_end tier, it exists to deliver strong gaming and creator throughput below Core i9 pricing on the LGA1700 platform, with support for either DDR4‑3200 or DDR5‑4800 and integrated UHD Graphics 770.

It’s a solid fit for 1440p gaming plus mixed workloads like streaming, video editing, and 3D rendering, while remaining efficient for office/productivity. Boxed units include Intel’s Laminar RM1 stock cooler. Intel has initiated discontinuance for this SKU: last orders are scheduled for July 24, 2026, with final shipments by January 22, 2027.

Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

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Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
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Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores12
Higher than 74% of CPUs
Threads20
Higher than 74% of CPUs
Boost clock4.9 GHZ
Higher than 60% of CPUs
RAM speed4800 MHz
Higher than 78% of CPUs
Cores
12
Threads
20
Base clock
1.6 GHZ
Boost clock
4.9 GHZ
TDP
180 W
Cache
25 MB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
LGA1700
Memory
DDR4, DDR5
Ram Speed
4800 MHz
Processor Generation
12