Intel Core i7-12700F 4.9GHz Socket 1700 Boxed - Processor

The 12th Generation Intel® Core™ desktop processor redefines the performance of x86 architecture. Introducing our new hybrid performance architecture, which combines performance cores with efficient cores to improve gaming, productivity and creation. These advanced processors intelligently optimize workloads and pave the way for future technological leaps in processor design. Enjoy the full range of the latest platform innovations, including industry-first PCIe 5.0 availability and DDR5 memory. With Intel® UHD Graphics, immerse yourself in a visually stunning experience with support for up to 8K HDR and the ability to display 4 4K displays simultaneously. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors deliver the features you need to play, work, and create like never before.

Innovative Core Technology
In a groundbreaking evolution of core performance, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors power a revolutionary approach to x86 architecture. Its performance cores (or “P cores”), are optimized for single- or low-thread performance, while its efficiency cores (or “E cores”) are optimized for scaling highly threaded workloads. Intel® Thread Director helps monitor and analyze performance data in real time to seamlessly place the right application thread on the right core and optimize performance per watt.1 This means gamers, creators, and professionals can take advantage of both intelligence and power to optimize the most important experiences.

Accelerating platform innovation
Access the latest platform technologies that power incredible gaming, workflow, and creation experiences. Our 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors provide up to 20 lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0) to deliver optimal discrete graphics performance and storage performance by enabling higher bandwidth endpoints. DDR5 delivers fast speeds of up to 4800 MT/s, enabling increased memory bandwidth speeds compared to previous generations using DDR4 3200 MT/s memory.2 Fine-tune computing power and performance with unlocked 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors with overclocking capabilities and support for Advanced Tuning Configuration Assistance using Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU).3 With these and other platform enhancements, you'll be able to work, play and create with spectacular control and confidence.

Characteristics

- Number of cores: 12
- Number of Performance-cores: 8
- Number of Efficient-cores: 4
- Number of threads: 20
- Maximum turbo frequency: 4.90 GHz
- Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡ Frequency: 4.90 GHz
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.80 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.60 GHz
- Performance-core Base Frequency: 2.10 GHz
- Efficient-core Base Frequency: 1.60 GHz
- Cache: 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache
- Total L2 Cache: 12 MB
- Processor Base Power: 65 W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 180 W
Memory specifications
- Maximum memory size (depends on memory type): 128 GB
Memory types
- Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
- Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
- Maximum number of memory channels: 2
- Maximum memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s
Expansion options
- Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0
- Max # of DMI Lanes: 8
- Scalability: 1S Only
- PCI Express revision: 5.0 and 4.0
- PCI Express configurations ‡: Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
- Maximum number of PCI Express lines: 20
Package specifications
- Compatible sockets: FCLGA1700
- Maximum CPU configuration: 1
- Thermal solution specification: PCG 2020C
- TJUNCTION: 100°C
- Package size: 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm