ASUS Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor & ASUS ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard Kit

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ASUS Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor & ASUS ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard Kit
Key Features
  • 12 Cores & 20 Threads
  • 3.6 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5 GHz Maximum Turbo Frequency
  • 25MB Cache Memory
Get your next build started with this Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor and ASUS ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard B&H Kit. Laying out the basic building blocks for your system, the Intel Core i7 processor and ASUS motherboard take the guesswork out of your two main components, allowing you to pick and choose your RAM, storage, graphics card, and more with ease.
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ASUS B660-CREATOR D4 Intel Core i7-12700K Overview

Get your next build started with this Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor and ASUS ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard B&H Kit. Laying out the basic building blocks for your system, the Intel Core i7 processor and ASUS motherboard take the guesswork out of your two main components, allowing you to pick and choose your RAM, storage, graphics card, and more with ease.

ASUS ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

Utilize the power of the 12th Generation Intel Core Processors for content creation with the ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard from ASUS. Designed for content creators, the ProArt allows you to optimize your content creation system for high-end photo and video editing projects.

The B660 chipset and LGA 1700 CPU socket work together to provide enhanced speeds with PCIe 5.0 capabilities, boosting the overall performance of your system. Four SATA III ports and three M.2 storage connectors allow you to equip your system with an array of high-speed drives, ideal for large files. Four dual-channel DDR4 RAM slots allow you to install a maximum of 128GB of system memory, essential for rendering video content. One PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot allows you to install a high-end graphics card to streamline your creation process while PCIe 3.0 x16 and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots allow you to install other expansion cards. An internal Thunderbolt 4 header supports an optional Thunderbolt 4 expansion card. Connection to a network is available thanks to two Ethernet ports providing 2.5 and 1 Gb speeds. This motherboard is compatible with both Microsoft 10 and Microsoft 11 (64-Bit).   

Connectivity
USB Type-C with DisplayPort Mode
The back I/O panel features a USB Type-C port which delivers transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s, and it supports an alternate mode that provides DisplayPort 1.4 output for up to 8K resolution at 60 Hz. This new feature gives creators premium-grade flexibility to choose between high-speed data or an additional high-resolution display.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector boosts Type-C data transfers with speeds of up to 20 Gb/s. The connector also features Quick Charge 4+ technology that can quickly charge devices up to 60 W with a PCIe power supply cable into the nearby 6-pin connector.
Thunderbolt 4
The ProArt B660-Creator D4 features Thunderbolt 4 support via an on-board header. Thunderbolt 4 is capable of delivering up to 40 Gb/s bidirectional bandwidth, essential for resource-demanding peripherals. Thunderbolt 4 ports also support video output with 4K resolution for dual displays or 8K resolution for a single display.
Networking
Dual Ethernet ports provide fast data transfers simultaneously for internet and for local network-attached storage (NAS), allowing for improved data organization and security. The 2.5Gb Ethernet port provides faster data transfers and smooth high-resolution video streaming.
M.2 Storage
Three M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 drives and provide NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds. The innovative Q-Latch makes it easier to install or remove M.2 SSDs without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the d rive, eliminating the need for screws.
Performance
Power Delivery
Sporting an optimized power design layout, the ProArt features robust power delivery consisting of alloy chokes and durable capacitors which are designed to resist extreme temperatures. Digi+ VRM and 12+1 power stages combine high- and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package designed to deliver efficiency demanded by the 12th Generation of Intel processors. The ProCool II socket ensures flush contact between power connectors and PSU lines, enhancing heat dissipation and providing lower electrical impedance.
PCIe 5.0 Ready
The 12th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as improved signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and backwards compatibility with previous PCIe versions.
DDR4 Memory
The ProArt B660-Creator D4 supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory across four slots. ASUS-exclusive OptiMem II technology improves trace layout to significantly reduce signal distance and crosstalk, enhancing memory stability and compatibility while giving memory kits higher clock speed margins.
Cooling Design
Heatsinks
Designed to reduce heat buildup, the ProArt features two VRM heatsinks that are placed above the MOSFETs and chokes to further increase surface area for heat dissipation. A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to help ensure that temperatures stay within an optimal range, and two M.2 heatsinks cover three M.2 slots to keep M.2 SSDs at the optimal operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
Headers
Utilize fan or liquid coolers with an arrangement of headers designed to deliver efficient cooling to your system. Multiple temperature sensors monitor and react to heat buildup and can be managed with the included Fan Xpert 4 software. Headers can automatically detect if your system is running PWM or DC fans, and dual pump headers allow you to use AIO or custom loop coolers.
For Content Creation
Security
Advanced security management functions protect your system and confidential information from being accessed with various imbedded protocols. USB port management allows you to enable and disable your ports or set them to Read Only modes. Software blacklist prevents the use of high-risk applications, and registry editor prevents unauthorized changes to system configurations.
ProArt Creator Hub
Manage various aspects of your system from the motherboard to additional ProArt series products with the ProArt Creator Hub. Adjust fan modes and cooling performance and create task groups that allow you to launch your most frequently used applications with a single click. The hub also sports an adaptive intelligence mode which prioritizes network bandwidth for heavy-use applications and allocates bandwidth to active content-creation applications.
CreationFirst
The CreationFirst optimization utility allows users to prioritize applications to allocate more bandwidth for essential apps and tasks. CreationFirst mode puts content-creation applications at the front of the queue, optimizing network traffic for more efficient workflows. Similarly, Adaptive Intelligence mode analyzes usage patterns and identifies applications that are currently in use, applying foreground acceleration to ensure smoother online experiences when multitasking.
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
An integrated audio cancelation program backed by an AI actively reduces background noise from your microphone and incoming audio, ensuring you can hear and be heard loud and clear without distracting sounds.
Trusted Stability
The ProArt has been tested to withstand the demanding workload of content creators. Extensive compatibility validation ensures the ProArt is compatible with a wide range of memory modules as well as other components.
UPC: 195553518512
Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor

Power up your productivity, gaming, and content creation experiences by installing the Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 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 3.6 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 5 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency with 25MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i7-12700K 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. You can overclock this processor for even greater performance.

The Core i7-12700K features integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics. Please note that a thermal solution is NOT 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.
Integrated Graphics
Driven by Intel Xe architecture, the integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics delivers fast, rich 3D performance for high-quality visuals with support for either one 7680 x 4320 resolution 8K monitor or up to four 3840 x 2160 resolution 4K displays with high-dynamic range.
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: 735858498920

ASUS ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard Specs

Key Specs
Chipset
Intel B660
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4266, 4400, 4600, 4800, 5000, 5333 MHz
M.2
2x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x1
Wi-Fi
No
Form Factor
ATX
CPU
Chipset
Intel B660
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Back Panel I/O
USB
1x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
4x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
4x USB-A (USB 2.0)
Thunderbolt
No
Display
1x DisplayPort 1.4 Input
1x HDMI 2.1
Audio
5x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
1x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller
1x Intel Gigabit
1x Realtek 2.5Gigabit
Memory
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4266, 4400, 4600, 4800, 5000, 5333 MHz
Maximum Capacity
128 GB
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
ECC Support
Non-ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA
4x SATA III
M.2
2x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)
Optane Memory Support
Yes
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB
1x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port)
1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port)
2x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
Air Cooling
2x 4-Pin CPU
4x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling
1x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1x 24-Pin Mainboard
1x 8-Pin ATX
1x 4-Pin ATX
Security
Chassis Intrusion, TPM Header
LED Header
4x RGB
Audio
No
Diagnostics
Clear CMOS
Add-On
1x Thunderbolt Header
BIOS
ROM
128 Mb
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O
AAFP
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek (7.1-Channel)
DAC
No
Wireless
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
No
Module Support
1 E Key M.2
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 11
Windows 10
Physical
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
12.0 x 9.6" / 30.5 x 24.4 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.185 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.4 x 11.1 x 2.7"

Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor Specs

Key Specs
CPU Model
Intel Core i7-12700KF (12th Gen)
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Unlocked
Yes
Number of Cores
12 (8 x P-Cores + 4 x E-Cores)
Base Clock Speed
P-Core: 3.6 GHz
E-Core: 2.7 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
5 GHz
P-Core Turbo: 4.9 GHz
E-Core Turbo: 3.8 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP, Max)
125 W
Included Thermal Solution
No
Integrated Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770
General
CPU Model
Intel Core i7-12700KF (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
Yes
Performance
Number of Cores
12 (8 x P-Cores + 4 x E-Cores)
Number of Threads
20
Base Clock Speed
P-Core: 3.6 GHz
E-Core: 2.7 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
5 GHz
P-Core Turbo: 4.9 GHz
E-Core Turbo: 3.8 GHz
L3 Cache
25 MB
Memory Support
Maximum Capacity
128 GB
Memory Support
DDR4 Up to 3200 MHz
DDR5 Up to 4800 MHz
ECC Memory
No
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
Maximum Memory Bandwidth
76.8 GB/s
Optane Memory Support
Yes
Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP, Max)
125 W
Included Thermal Solution
No
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, SpeedStep, Stable Image Platform Program, 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, Software Guard Extensions, Threat Detection Technology (TDT), Trusted Execution Technology
Video Technologies
Clear Video, Clear Video HD, InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video
Integrated Graphics
Integrated Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Maximum Resolution Support
7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz
Supported APIs
DirectX: 12
OpenGL: 4.5
Number of Displays
4
Output Support
DisplayPort, HDMI
Base Clock Speed
300 MHz
Maximum Boost Speed
1.5 GHz
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.18 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.6 x 4.2 x 1.8"

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