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Specifications

Key specs

Cores
12
Threads
20
Performance cores
8
Efficiency cores
4
Base clock
2.1 GHz
Boost clock
4.8 GHz
Cache
25 MB
L2 cache
12 MB
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD 770
TDP / board power
65 W
Socket
LGA1700
Memory type
DDR4/DDR5
Architecture
Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name
Alder Lake
Process
Intel 7
PCIe interface
PCIe 5.0
Max memory speed
DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Overclocking
Locked
Memory channels
2
Released
2022

Specs adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Core i7-12700 vs similar processors

Intel Core i7-12700Intel Core i7-12700FIntel Core i7-12700KIntel Core i9-12900
Cores12121216
Threads20202024
Performance cores8888
Efficiency cores4448
Base clock2.1 GHz2.1 GHz3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock4.8 GHz4.8 GHz4.9 GHz5 GHz
Cache25 MB25 MB25 MB30 MB
Released2022202220212022

Questions about the Core i7-12700

What are the main specs of the Intel Core i7-12700?

12 cores, 20 threads, 4.8 GHz boost, LGA1700, 65 W.

Which socket does the Intel Core i7-12700 use?

LGA1700.

When did the Intel Core i7-12700 come out?

It was released in 2022 (Intel).

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