Description
Overview
The Intel Core i7-12700F is a 12th Generation (Alder Lake) desktop processor in Intel’s retail boxed range (ordering code BX8071512700F). It combines eight performance cores and four efficient cores for a total of 12 cores and 20 threads. The chip has a 25MB Intel Smart Cache, a performance-core base of 2.10GHz and a single-core Turbo of up to 4.90GHz.
Key features
- 12 cores (8P + 4E) and 20 threads; supports Intel Hyper-Threading and Thread Director.
- Base power 65 W; maximum turbo power up to 180 W.
- 25 MB Intel Smart Cache and 12 MB L2 cache.
- Supports DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 memory (dual-channel, up to 128 GB).
- PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support (up to 20 CPU PCIe lanes).
- Socket: FCLGA1700 — requires an LGA1700-compatible motherboard.
- No integrated graphics (’F’ suffix) — a discrete GPU is required for display output.
Compatibility & notes
- This listing describes the retail boxed version (Intel ordering code BX8071512700F). Confirm with the seller what accessories (if any) are included; boxed packaging does not guarantee a particular cooler is supplied for every SKU.
- Ensure BIOS/motherboard support for 12th Gen Alder Lake processors and the LGA1700 socket prior to installation.
- Refer to Intel’s official product documentation for detailed platform guidelines, thermal specifications and firmware requirements.
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