The Core i7-12700K is a very fast desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 04, 2021. It's currently in stock for $219.00, so it's a good value for money.
| Nov 4th, 2021 | $409.00 | 125 W | 12/20 | 3.6 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
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Core i7-12700K Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| MSRP | $409.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 12 |
| Threads | 20 |
| Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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| RAM | 32 GB |
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| RAM | 32 GB |
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$27.2/FPS
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| CPU | Core i7-12700K |
| RAM | 16 GB |
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HP Omen 2023
$2,099.00
79 FPS
$26.56/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4070 |
| CPU | Core i7-12700K |
| RAM | 16 GB |
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MSI Aegis RS 12TD-260 & Entertainment
$3,699.00
64 FPS
$57.79/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3070 |
| CPU | Core i7-12700K |
| RAM | 32 GB |
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HP Omen 45L GT22
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79 FPS
$34.03/FPS
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4070 |
| CPU | Core i7-12700K |
| RAM | 64 GB |
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