Intel Core i7-12700K
The Intel Core i7-12700K is a Intel processor released in 2021 in the Alder Lake generation. It has 12 cores and 20 threads, running at 3600 MHz (up to 5000 MHz). It is built on a 10 nm process. Rated power draw is 125 W. Launch price was around $409.
Atlas performance index540 estimate
Ranks #19 of 70 hand-rated CPUs · top 27%. Fastest CPU we rate: 960. See the CPU hierarchy.
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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Alder Lake |
| Released | 2021 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3600 MHz |
| Boost clock | 5000 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W |
| Process | 10 nm |
| Launch price | $409 |
| Atlas performance index | 540 estimate |
Source: editorial seed. See data quality.