Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700 Alder Lake Processor (OEM/Tray) (Bundle with PC)

Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700 Alder Lake Processor Overview

The Intel Core i7-12700 processor is part of the latest Alder Lake lineup, featuring 8 Golden Cove performance cores and 4 Gracemont efficiency cores, resulting in a total of 12 cores (8+4) and 20 threads (16+4). The performance cores operate at a base frequency of 2.10 GHz, with the capability to boost up to 4.80 GHz. This processor includes 25 MB of L3 cache and maintains a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W (PL1). It is designed to execute up to 16 threads while running at clock speeds ranging from 2.10 GHz to 4.80 GHz.

Key Features of the Processor

The Intel Core i7-12700 Alder Lake CPU supports both DDR5 and DDR4 memory controllers. High-end motherboards will primarily utilize DDR5, while more mainstream options will also accommodate DDR4. This 12th Gen Core i7 is compatible with the LGA 1700 socket, supports a 64-bit width, and features 2 memory channels with a maximum memory capacity of 256 GB. The processor has a TDP rating of 125W and offers several expansion options.

The Core i7-12700 has already made appearances in early benchmarks. To summarize, it is a 12-core processor comprising 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Intel is expected to officially announce its Alder Lake-S desktop processor family next week, with a launch to follow shortly. The latest Intel 12th Gen i7-12700 comes with a 3-year warranty (note: no warranty is provided for the fan or cooler).