Launched in Q4’21, the Intel Core i7-12700K is one of the most impressive 12th-generation processors from the Alder Lake-S lineup, targeting gamers and enthusiasts. An unlocked multiplier distinguishes the Intel Core i7-12700K, thanks to which it can be additionally overclocked; however, it is worth getting good cooling because the TDP factor was estimated at 125 W.
| Processor | 
Intel Core i7-12700K | 
| Total Cores | 
12 | 
| Total Threads | 
20 | 
| # of Efficient-cores | 
4 | 
| # of Performance-cores | 
8 | 
| Performance-core Base Frequency | 
3.60 GHz | 
| Efficient-core Base Frequency | 
2.70 GHz | 
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 
4.90 GHz | 
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 
3.80 GHz | 
| Max Turbo Frequency | 
5.00 GHz | 
| Total L2 Cache | 
12 MB | 
| Cache | 
25 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 
| Maximum Turbo Power | 
190 W | 
| Processor Base Power | 
125 W | 
| Memory Types | 
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s 
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s | 
| Max Memory Size | 
128 GB | 
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 
76.8 GB/s | 
| Max # of Memory Channels | 
2 | 
| Processor Graphics | 
Intel® UHD Graphics 770 | 
| Graphics Base Frequency | 
300 MHz |