Core i7-12700K: specs and comparison

Performance score

Core i7-12700K 2021, $409 · 12/20 cores/threads, 125 W

50.82

Single-core	52.94
Multi-core	43.85

Core i7-12700K scores 50.82 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #64 of 532 CPUs in our database.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i7-12700K

286

faster than 86% of tested · runs: 120

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Description

Core i7-12700K is a desktop Intel processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, released on 2021-11-04, launch price $409. It has 12 cores and 20 threads running at 3.6–5 GHz, 25 MB of L3 cache and the Intel 7 process. It fits the LGA1700 socket, has a 125 W TDP and supports DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100)	50.82
Ranking position	64
Price/performance (0–100)	44.59
Power efficiency (0–100)	21.25
Type	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel
Architecture	Alder Lake
Release date	2021-11-04
Launch price	$409

Specifications

Cores	12
Threads	20
P + E cores	8 + 4
Base clock	3.6 GHz
Boost clock	5 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB
L3 cache	25 MB
Process node	Intel 7
Unlocked multiplier	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770
NPU (AI accelerator)	no

Compatibility

Socket	LGA1700
TDP	125 W
Max temperature	100 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Memory channels	2
Max memory	128 GB
PCI Express version	5.0
PCIe lanes	20

Games

Core i7-12700K meets 100% of minimum and 100% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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