Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor

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Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor
Key Features
  • 12 Cores & 20 Threads
  • 2.1 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 4.9 GHz Maximum Turbo Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
Power up your productivity, gaming, and content-creation experiences by installing the Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor into your desktop computer system. Built using a Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process, this 12th generation desktop processor's 12 cores combine the performance of four Efficient cores and eight 2.1 GHz Performance cores. The low-voltage Efficient cores handle background tasks for multitasking while the Performance cores provide speed for demanding applications and games. The built-in Intel Thread Director ensures that the two work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximize performance. Additionally, this processor has a 4.9 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency with 25MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i7-12700F also includes support for up to PCI Express 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz to help run and multitask a variety of demanding applications.
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Intel i7-12700F Overview

Power up your productivity, gaming, and content-creation experiences by installing the Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor into your desktop computer system. Built using a Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process, this 12th generation desktop processor's 12 cores combine the performance of four Efficient cores and eight 2.1 GHz Performance cores. The low-voltage Efficient cores handle background tasks for multitasking while the Performance cores provide speed for demanding applications and games. The built-in Intel Thread Director ensures that the two work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximize performance. Additionally, this processor has a 4.9 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency with 25MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i7-12700F also includes support for up to PCI Express 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz to help run and multitask a variety of demanding applications.

The Core i7-12700F does not include integrated graphics, meaning that users will need to purchase a separate dedicated graphics card. An Intel Laminar RM1 thermal solution is included. The processor is compatible with Intel LGA 1700 socket motherboards and is backed by a 3-year warranty.

Hybrid Core Design
Background tasks are handled by the processor's Efficient cores for multitasking while the Performance cores provide the speed to handle high-end games and demanding applications.
Intel Thread Director
The Intel Thread Director is built into the CPU's cores, working with the operating system to ensure each of the 20 threads are assigned to the right core at the right time.
PCIe 4.0 & 5.0
This processor supports up to four PCIe 4.0 and sixteen PCIe 5.0 lanes, delivering 20 lanes in total for exceptional data throughput with compatible devices.
Intel Deep Learning Boost
Accelerates AI inference to improve performance for deep learning workloads.
Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0
Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA) technology helps with noise suppression while enhancing background blurring during video chats.
UPC: 735858503105

Intel i7-12700F Specs

Key Specs
CPU Model
Intel Core i7-12700F (12th Gen)
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Unlocked
No
Number of Cores
12 (8 x P-Cores + 4 x E-Cores)
Base Clock Speed
P-Core: 2.1 GHz
E-Core: 1.6 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
4.9 GHz
P-Core Turbo: 4.8 GHz
E-Core Turbo: 3.6 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP, Max)
65 W
Included Thermal Solution
Intel Laminar RM1 (180 W)
Integrated Graphics
No
General
CPU Model
Intel Core i7-12700F (12th Gen)
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Manufacturing Process
10 nm
Maximum CPU Configuration
1S
Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes
16 (Revision 5.0)
4 (Revision 4.0)
Unlocked
No
Performance
Number of Cores
12 (8 x P-Cores + 4 x E-Cores)
Number of Threads
20
Base Clock Speed
P-Core: 2.1 GHz
E-Core: 1.6 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
4.9 GHz
P-Core Turbo: 4.8 GHz
E-Core Turbo: 3.6 GHz
Dedicated AI Cores
No
L3 Cache
25 MB
Memory Support
Maximum Capacity
128 GB
Memory Support
DDR4 Up to 3200 MT/s
DDR5 Up to 4800 MT/s
ECC Memory
No
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
Maximum Memory Bandwidth
76.8 GB/s
Optane Memory Support
Yes
Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP, Max)
65 W
Included Thermal Solution
Intel Laminar RM1 (180 W)
Maximum Temperature
212°F / 100°C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Technology
AES Support
Yes
Extension
AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE 4.1/4.2
Instruction Set
64-Bit
Virtualization
Yes: Intel VT-d, Intel VT-x, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
DMI
DMI4 (16 GT/s)
vPro Support
Yes
Performance Technologies
Deep Learning Boost, Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0, Hyper-Threading, Intel Thread Director, SpeedShift, Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Security Technologies
Control-Flow Enforcement (CET), Device Protection with Boot Guard, Execute Disable Bit, MBE (Mode-Based Execute) Control, OS Guard, Secure Key
Integrated Graphics
Integrated Graphics
No
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.015 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.2 x 4.8 x 3.1"

Intel i7-12700F Reviews

Great value for the power

By Devin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-08-08

About as good as Intel processor you can get and still feel safe about it since those 13th and 14th gen's are looking pretty sketchy. I'm sure you have all heard about those issues.

Fast, quiet, and plenty of power

By Samuel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-21

I was looking around to see what other manufacturers were doing to creative desktops. Almost all were going to 8 core processors, including Apple. Unfortunately there's no 8 core solution in the 12th gen of Intel, so the logical choice was to go for 12 cores. So far it runs Lightroom, Photoshop, some gaming, and Office without any issues. The stock cooler is also very quiet compared to previous generations. It does get warm, so make sure your BIOS fan controls are configured properly. Asus surprised me with enabling enhanced perfomance by default, but after setting back to the default Intel values, it runs just fine and cooler.

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It says CPU & Thermal solution only. Does it mean ...

It says CPU & Thermal solution only. Does it mean that an additional thermal solution is included?
Asked by: eugene
The thermal solution that's included with the Intel Core i7-12700F is already pre applied to the CPU cooler. There is no additional tube of thermal solution.
Answered by: Geoffrey
Date published: 2022-03-07
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