Intel Core i7-12700F Processor

Product Overview

The Intel Core i7-12700F is a 12th Generation Intel Core desktop processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. Featuring 12 cores and 20 threads, it combines Performance-cores and Efficient-cores to deliver responsive performance for gaming, productivity and demanding everyday workloads.

Key Features

• 12th Generation Intel Core i7 processor
• 12 cores: 8 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores
• 20 threads for multitasking and demanding applications
• Maximum turbo frequency of up to 4.90 GHz
• 25 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Intel 7 manufacturing process
• Supports DDR5-4800 and DDR4-3200 memory
• PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support
• 65 W processor base power
• 180 W maximum turbo power

Technical Specifications

Processor Specifications

• Product Family: 12th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors
• Processor Number: i7-12700F
• Code Name: Alder Lake
• Market Segment: Desktop
• Status: Launched
• Launch Date: Q1 2022
• Lithography: Intel 7
• Total Cores: 12
• Performance-cores: 8
• Efficient-cores: 4
• Total Threads: 20

Operating Frequencies

• Maximum Turbo Frequency: 4.90 GHz
• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 4.90 GHz
• Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.80 GHz
• Performance-core Base Frequency: 2.10 GHz
• Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.60 GHz
• Efficient-core Base Frequency: 1.60 GHz

Cache and Power

• Cache: 25 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Total L2 Cache: 12 MB
• Processor Base Power: 65 W
• Maximum Turbo Power: 180 W
• Tjunction: 100°C
• Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020C
• Package Size: 45.0 mm × 37.5 mm
• Maximum CPU Configuration: 1

Memory Specifications

• Maximum Memory Size: 128 GB
• Supported Memory: DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s
• Maximum Memory Channels: 2
• Maximum Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s

Expansion Options

• PCI Express Revision: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
• Maximum PCI Express Lanes: 20
• PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1×16+4 or 2×8+4
• Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0
• Maximum DMI Lanes: 8
• Scalability: 1S only

Advanced Technologies

• Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0
• Intel Thread Director
• Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost)
• Intel Optane Memory support
• Intel Speed Shift Technology
• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
• Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
• Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
• Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
• Intel 64 architecture
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
• Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
• Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Instruction Set

• Instruction Set: 64-bit
• Instruction Set Extensions: Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2 and Intel AVX2
• Idle States: Supported

Security and Reliability

• Intel AES New Instructions
• Intel Secure Key
• Intel OS Guard
• Execute Disable Bit
• Intel Boot Guard
• Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
• Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology

Important Information

The Intel Core i7-12700F is an F-series processor and requires a compatible discrete graphics card for display output. The processor does not provide usable integrated graphics.

Memory compatibility and supported speeds depend on the motherboard and memory configuration. A compatible motherboard with an LGA1700 socket is required.

Warranty: 36 Months*
^{*Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period. All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.}