Core i7 12700K

Specifications

• Cores12
• Threads20
• Base clock3.6 GHz
• Boost clockUp to 5 GHz
• L3 cache25 MB
• SocketLGA1700
• TDP125 W
• Peak power190 W

Specifications: Intel (manufacturer, accessed 2026-10-23).

About this processor

Core i7 12700K is a Intel processor with 12 cores and 20 threads for the LGA1700 socket. It scores 69.3 on our CPU gaming index (Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100) — rank 31 of 45 processors in the catalog.

Measured game data

We hold independently measured benchmark data with this processor in 1 of the nine games in our measured set:

• Elden Ring

The measured results live on the game and pairing pages — this page sticks to specifications.

Pairings

See the Core i7 12700K pairing guide for balanced graphics-card matches at each resolution, or run a specific combination in the calculator.