Intel Core i7-12700F Processor - 12-core, 25MB Cache
- 12 cores and 20 threads •
- 2.1 GHz base clock speed •
- 25 MB Smart Cache •
- LGA1700 socket •
- More features
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Description
Intel Core i7-12700F Processor - 12-core, 25MB Cache launched in Q1'22 and brings Alder Lake performance to desktop builds seeking high multi-threaded throughput and strong single-thread burst rates.
The 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7 i7-12700F combines 12 cores and 20 threads with a Smart Cache of 25 MB, delivering responsive computing across demanding tasks. With 8 performance cores and 4 efficient cores, it balances heavy workloads and background tasks efficiently.
Clocked up to a 4.9 GHz turbo frequency (Turbo Boost Max 3.0) and featuring performance-core boost to 4.8 GHz, the processor offers excellent single-threaded speed for gaming and latency-sensitive applications. Base frequencies for performance and efficient cores (2.1 GHz and 1.6 GHz respectively) ensure steady operation under varied loads.
Built for modern platforms, the i7-12700F uses the LGA 1700 socket, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configurations, and can address up to 128 GB of RAM with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. It provides PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support with up to 20 lanes for high-speed expansion.
Power characteristics include a 65 W base power and up to 180 W maximum turbo power, and the package ships as Tray with a PCG 2020C thermal solution specification. The CPU does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.
The i7-12700F is rich in platform features: Intel® Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost 2.0, Speed Shift, Thread Director, hardware security features such as Intel® CET, Intel® Boot Guard, Intel® AES-NI, and virtualization extensions (VT-x, VT-d). It also supports Intel® DL Boost and GNA 3.0 for AI and low-power audio processing.
Ideal use cases include high-end gaming builds paired with a discrete GPU, content creation workflows like video editing and 3D rendering, and workstation-style productivity where mixed single- and multi-threaded performance matters. Its Alder Lake architecture makes it a future-ready choice for PCIe Gen5 storage and next-gen memory.
Key selling points:
- 12 cores / 20 threads with 25 MB Smart Cache
- Up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0
- Supports DDR4 & DDR5, LGA 1700 socket, PCIe 5.0 support
- Targeted at gaming and content creation
- No integrated graphics — requires discrete GPU
Features
Processor
- Processor manufacturer:Intel
- Processor generation:12th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor model:i7-12700F
- Processor family:Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor cores:12
- Processor socket:LGA 1700
- Processor threads:20
- Processor operating modes:64-bit
- Performance cores:8
- Efficient cores:4
- Processor boost frequency:4.9 GHz
- Performance-core boost frequency:4.8 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency:2.1 GHz
- Efficient-core boost frequency:3.6 GHz
- Efficient-core base frequency:1.6 GHz
- Processor cache:25 MB
- Processor cache type:Smart Cache
- Package type:Tray
- Processor base power:65 W
- Maximum turbo power:180 W
- Bus type:DMI4
- Maximum number of DMI lanes:8
- Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max):76.8 GB/s
- Processor codename:Alder Lake
- Processor ARK ID:134592
Memory
- Maximum internal memory supported by processor:128 GB
- Memory types supported by processor:DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM
- Memory channels:Dual-channel
- Memory bandwidth (max):76.8 GB/s
Graphics
- On-board graphics card:No
- Discrete graphics card:No
- On-board graphics card model:Not available
- Discrete graphics card model:Not available
Features
- Execute Disable Bit:Yes
- Idle States:Yes
- Thermal Monitoring Technologies:Yes
- Market segment:Desktop
- Use conditions:PC/Client/Tablet
- Maximum number of PCI Express lanes:20
- PCI Express slots version:5.0, 4.0
- PCI Express configurations:1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4
- Supported instruction sets:SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
- Scalability:1S
- CPU configuration (max):1
- Embedded options available:No
- Thermal solution specification:PCG 2020C
- Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision:4.0
- Export Control Classification Number (ECCN):5A992.C
- Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS):G167599
Processor special features
- Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology):Yes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology:2.0
- Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI):Yes
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:Yes
- Intel® Speed Shift Technology:Yes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency:4.9 GHz
- Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (Intel® GNA) 3.0:Yes
- Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET):Yes
- Intel® Thread Director:Yes
- Intel Enhanced Halt State:Yes
- Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):Yes
- Intel® Secure Key:Yes
- Intel® OS Guard:Yes
- Intel 64:Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):Yes
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0:Yes
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready:Yes
- Intel® Boot Guard:Yes
- Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU:Yes
- Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD):Yes
- Mode-based Execute Control (MBE):Yes
- Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM):Yes
Operational conditions
- Maximum operating temperature:100 °C
- Tjunction:100 °C
Logistics data
- Harmonized System (HS) code:85423119
Technical details
- Target market:Gaming, Content Creation
- Launch date:Q1'22
- Status:Launched
Weight & dimensions
- Processor package size:45 x 37.5 mm
Other features
- L2 cache:12288 KB
- Maximum internal memory:128 GB
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