Intel Core i7-12700K Drivers & Specs 2024

Core i7-12700K is a desktop processor from Intel released on 4 November 2021, and it is in active production status now. It belongs to Core i7 family and has a Alder Lake architecture. This processor is built on Intel Socket 1700, and uses Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) PCI express connection. 10 nm process is used in production.

Processor has 12 cores and 20 threads, with the base frequency of 3.6 GHz. It has DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel memory support. As for the cache, it supports L1 80K (per core), L2 1.25MB (per core) and L3 25MB (shared).

Specifications

Vertical Segment: Desktop
Release date: 4 November 2021
Production status: Active
Generation: Core i7
Codename: Alder Lake-S
Socket: Intel Socket 1700
Total Cores: 12

Total Threads: 20
Frequency: 3.6 GHz
Turbo clock: up to 5 GHz
Cache L1: 80K (per core)
Cache L2: 1.25MB (per core)
Cache L3: 25MB (shared)
TDP: 125 W

Physical Specifications

Socket: Intel Socket 1700
Foundry: Intel
Process size: 10 nm
Transistors: unknown

Die size: 215 mm²
Package: FC-LGA16A
tCaseMax: 72°C
tJMax: 100°C

Performance

Frequency: 3.6 GHz
Turbo clock: up to 5 GHz
Base clock: 100 MHz
Multiplier: 36.0x

Multiplier unlocked: Yes
TDP: 125 W
cpu.details.e-core-frequency: 2.7 GHz
cpu.details.e-core-turbo-clock: up to 3.8 GHz

Architecture Details

Vertical Segment: Desktop
Production status: Active
Release date: 4 November 2021
Codename: Alder Lake-S
Generation: Core i7
Part: SRL4N
Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

ECC memory: No
PCI Express: Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only)
Chipset: Z690
cpu.details.ddr4-speed: 3200 MT/s
cpu.details.ddr5-speed: 4800 MT/s
Chipsets: Z690, H670, B660, H610

Cores

Total Cores: 12
Total Threads: 20
SMP # CPUs: 1

Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770
cpu.details.hybrid-cores: P-Cores: 8 E-Cores: 4

Cache

Cache L1: 80K (per core)
Cache L2: 1.25MB (per core)

Cache L3: 25MB (shared)

Notes

Notes: Processor max turbo power: 190W UHD Graphics dynamic frequency: 1500MHz

Features & Technologies

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Benchmark & Performance

PassMark

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