Intel · Core i7 · 2021 · LGA1700
The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a desktop processor with 12 cores (8 Performance-cores and 4 Efficiency-cores), released in 2021 at an MSRP of $384. It is part of the Core i7 lineup, using the 12th Gen platform, and fits the LGA1700 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Alder Lake" architecture. Only the 8 P-cores support Hyper-Threading, while the 4 E-cores handle a single thread each, together yielding 20 threads: the P-cores tackle latency-sensitive and lightly-threaded work, while the E-cores take on background and highly parallel tasks. The Core i7-12700KF has a base clock of 3.6 GHz and can boost up to 5 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Alder Lake" silicon on a Intel 7 process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4/DDR5 memory. With a TDP of 125W, the Core i7-12700KF sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 80KB/core of L1, 12MB of L2, and 25MB of L3 cache.
KF variant — no integrated graphics. Otherwise identical to i7-12700K.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i7 |
| Series | 12th Gen |
| Architecture | Alder Lake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2021 |
| Cores | 12 (8P + 4E) |
| Threads | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80KB/core |
| L2 cache | 12MB |
| L3 cache | 25MB |
| TDP | 125W |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Process | Intel 7 |
| Memory type | DDR4/DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | Z690, H670, B660, H610 |
| Launch MSRP | $384 |
| Part number | BX8071512700KF |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8071504553829 |