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Square green PCB with gold contact pads and silver metal heat spreader, boxed Intel desktop processor

Intel Refurbished

Intel Core i7-12700KF BX8071512700KF 12-core 20-thread 3.6 GHz LGA 1700 125W desktop processor

SKU CH-RC6R-89NTH MPN BX8071512700KF

A 12-core desktop processor with 20 threads and up to 5.0 GHz turbo for LGA 1700 platforms

  • Product nameCore i7-12700KF
  • CPU cores12-Core (8P+4E)
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Maximum turbo clockIntel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: Up to 5.0 GH
  • TDP ratingProcessor Base Power: 125 W Maximum Turbo Power: 190 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 12-core hybrid design delivers strong multithreaded performance with 8 performance and 4 efficient cores
  • Turbo Boost Max 3.0 pushes a single core up to 5.0 GHz for responsive single-thread speed
  • 25 MB L3 plus 12 MB L2 cache keeps large data sets close to the cores
  • Dual-channel DDR5 4800 and DDR4 3200 support with up to 128 GB capacity feeds memory-hungry workloads
  • PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 lanes provide high-bandwidth connectivity for modern GPUs and storage

12-core Alder Lake desktop processor

The Intel Core i7-12700KF delivers 12 cores and 20 threads on the LGA 1700 platform. Eight performance cores run at a 3.6 GHz base with turbo up to 5.0 GHz, while four efficient cores sit at 2.7 GHz base. The chip targets high-throughput workloads such as content creation, compilation and gaming without integrated graphics.

Motherboard socket, memory and cooling prerequisites

Verify your board uses the LGA 1700 socket and a chipset that supports 12th-generation Core processors. The controller accepts DDR5 4800 or DDR4 3200 in dual-channel mode up to 128 GB total. Base power is 125 W and maximum turbo power reaches 190 W, so a capable cooler is required because none is supplied in the box.

Boxed processor with no integrated graphics

The BX8071512700KF ships as a tray-less boxed unit without a stock cooler. Absence of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory for any video output. PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 lanes provide 20 lanes total for modern GPUs and high-speed storage, while the 64-bit instruction set and virtualisation support suit workstation and enthusiast builds alike.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $104.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 12-Core (8P+4E)
Higher than about 60% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
TDP rating Processor Base Power: 125 W Maximum Turbo Power: 190 W
Higher than about 70% of the 320 comparable items (median 95 W).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineCore i7 12th Gen
Model nameBX8071512700KF
Product nameCore i7-12700KF
Performance
Working frequencyP-core Base Frequency: 3.6 GHz
E-core Base Frequency: 2.7 GHz
Processor
CPU cores12-Core (8P+4E)
CPU socketLGA 1700
Maximum turbo clockIntel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: Up to 5.0 GHz
Single P-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.9 GHz
Single E-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 3.8 GHz
TDP ratingProcessor Base Power: 125 W
Maximum Turbo Power: 190 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameAlder Lake
CPU threads20-Threads
Level 2 cache12 MB
Level 3 cache25 MB
Process nodeIntel 7
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Virtualization supportYes
Max PCIe lanes20
Memory
Supported memoryDDR5 4800 / DDR4 3200
Channel configuration2
Memory limit128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s
Graphics
Built-in graphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size114 × 102 × 44 mm
Compatibility
Compatible systemsWindows 11
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

Does the boxed BX8071512700KF include a cooler or do I need to buy one separately?

The processor is sold without a cooling device; a compatible LGA 1700 cooler must be purchased separately.

Should I pair this CPU with DDR5 4800 or DDR4 3200 memory for the best balance of speed and capacity?

Both DDR5 4800 and DDR4 3200 are supported on two channels up to 128 GB; choose DDR5 for higher bandwidth or DDR4 for lower cost.

What does the 5.0 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 figure mean when the chip is running inside a typical desktop?

A single performance core can reach 5.0 GHz under light-threaded loads if power and thermal headroom allow; sustained all-core speeds will be lower.

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