MSI Mainstream
Check on Amazon PRO B760-P WiFi DDR4
$152–$168
B760 platform match
Intel Core i7-12700
- Brand
- Intel
- Model
- Intel Core i7-12700
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 70% 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
Base clock1.60 GHz
Boost clock4.90 GHz
TDP180 W
Cache25 MB
GixCore Editorial
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
Official product specifications - 1440p gaming
- streaming
- video editing
- 3D rendering
- office/productivity
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 87% of CPUs
Threads20
Higher than 85% of CPUs
Boost clock4.9 GHZ
Higher than 67% of CPUs
RAM speed4800 MHz
Higher than 84% 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
- Ram Speed
- 4800 MHz
- Processor Generation
- 12
Pairing fit
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Compatible RAM kits
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PNY High end
Check on Amazon XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 4000MHz
$114–$126
DDR4-4000 memory match
PNY Enthusiast
Check on Amazon XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB)
$114–$126
DDR4-4600 memory matchPNY Enthusiast
Check on Amazon XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB)
$114–$126
DDR4-4400 memory matchPNY Enthusiast
Check on Amazon XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB)
$142–$157
DDR4-4200 memory matchBudget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
G.SKILL Mainstream
Check on Amazon Trident Z Neo DDR4 3600MT/s 64GB (4x16GB)
$598–$661
DDR4-3600 memory match
SILICON POWER Mainstream
Check on Amazon Gaming Series DDR4 32GB (16GBx2) 3200MHz
$189–$209
DDR4-3200 memory match
G.Skill Mainstream
Check on Amazon RipJaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
$87–$97
DDR4-3200 memory match
TEAMGROUP Mainstream
Check on Amazon T-Force Delta RGB
$157–$173
DDR4-3200 memory match
SILICON POWER Mainstream
Check on Amazon Value Gaming DDR4 RAM 16GB (8GBx2) 3200MHz
$114–$126
DDR4-3200 memory match
Corsair Mainstream
Check on Amazon Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM 16GB (2x8GB)
$152–$168
DDR4-3200 memory match