Intel Core i7-12700

The Intel Core i7-12700, released in the first quarter of 2022, is a desktop processor that excels in delivering outstanding performance for a wide range of computing tasks. With 8 cores and 12 threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.6GHz and turbo boosting up to 4.9GHz, it offers exceptional multi-threaded performance for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Featuring 25MB of combined L2 and L3 cache and support for DDR5-4800 memory up to 128GB, it ensures fast data access and seamless multitasking. Built on the efficient 10nm Alder Lake-S architecture, it strikes a perfect balance between performance and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for high-end desktop systems. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 65W, it delivers impressive performance while maintaining energy efficiency, catering to users who demand top-tier performance for their desktop computing needs.

Intel Core i7-12700

Intel Core i7-12700

Intel Core i7-12700

The Intel Core i7-12700, released in the first quarter of 2022, is a desktop processor that excels in delivering outstanding performance for a wide range of computing tasks. With 8 cores and 12 threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.6GHz and turbo boosting up to 4.9GHz, it offers exceptional multi-threaded performance for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Featuring 25MB of combined L2 and L3 cache and support for DDR5-4800 memory up to 128GB, it ensures fast data access and seamless multitasking. Built on the efficient 10nm Alder Lake-S architecture, it strikes a perfect balance between performance and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for high-end desktop systems. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 65W, it delivers impressive performance while maintaining energy efficiency, catering to users who demand top-tier performance for their desktop computing needs.

General Parameters

Release DateQ1 2022
ManufacturerIntel
TypeDesktop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureAlder Lake-S
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version5
Integrated GraphicsYes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i7-12700 in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core3919
Multi Core30940

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core1868
Multi Core19614

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Geekbench 6

The new version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core2596
Multi Core13419

Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1799
Multi Core12519

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP32-
Fabrication Process10nm
SocketLGA-1700
Energy Consumption65 W
Max Temp100°C

CPU Performance

Main Cores8
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.4.9GHz
Total Cores12
Total Threads20
Bus Frequency100MHz
Multiplier36x
L1 Cache64K per core
L2 Cache12MB shared
L3 Cache25MB shared
Unlocked MultiplierNo

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesDDR5-4800
Max Memory128GB
Max. Memory Channels2
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory Support1

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsYes
GPU Base Frequency300MHz
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency1500MHz
Shaders256
Texture Units16
ROP Units8
Execution Units32
Energy Consumption15W

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version5
PCIE LinesN/A

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