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title: Intel Core i7 12700 Processor
date: 2022-01-21T22:40:34Z
modified: 2026-05-19T12:08:46Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/intel-core-i7-12700-processor/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: "Performance cores: 8\\nEfficient cores: 4\\ncache: 25 MB\\nProcessor base power: 65 W\\nMaximum turbo power: 180 W"
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product_brand:
  - Intel
product_type:
  - simple
product_visibility:
  - featured
  - outofstock
product_cat:
  - Components
  - CPUs
pa_cpu:
  - Core i7
pa_socket:
  - LGA 1700
pa_types:
  - Intel
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**Processor**
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor cores: 12
Processor socket: LGA 1700
Processor model: i7-12700
Processor threads: 20
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Performance cores: 8
Efficient cores: 4
Processor boost frequency: 4.9 GHz
Performance-core boost frequency: 4.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.1 GHz
Efficient-core boost frequency: 3.6 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 1.6 GHz
Processor cache: 25 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Box: Yes
Processor base power: 65 W
Maximum turbo power: 180 W
Bus type: DMI4
Maximum number of DMI lanes: 8
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max): 76.8 GB/s
Processor codename: Alder Lake

**Memory**
Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 128 GB
Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM,DDR5-SDRAM
Memory channels: Dual-channel
Memory bandwidth (max): 76.8 GB/s

**Graphics**
On-board graphics adapter: Yes
Discrete graphics adapter: No
On-board graphics adapter model: Intel UHD Graphics 770
On-board graphics adapter outputs supported: Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) 1.4b,DisplayPort 1.4a,HDMI 2.1
On-board graphics adapter base frequency: 300 MHz
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max): 1500 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics): 4
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version: 12.0
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version: 4.5
On-board graphics adapter maximum resolution (DisplayPort): 7680 x 4320 pixels
On-board graphics adapter maximum resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel): 5120 x 3200 pixels
On-board graphics adapter maximum resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2160 pixels
On-board graphics adapter refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort): 60 Hz
On-board graphics adapter refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel): 120 Hz
On-board graphics adapter refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI): 60 Hz
On-board graphics adapter ID: 0x4680
Discrete graphics adapter model: Not available
Number of execution units: 32
Multi-Format Codec Engines: 2

Processor special features
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology): Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology: Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD): Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency: 4.9 GHz
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (Intel® GNA) 3.0: Yes
Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET): Yes
Intel® Thread Director: Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes
Intel® Secure Key: Yes
Intel® OS Guard: Yes
Intel 64: Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready: Yes
Intel® Boot Guard: Yes
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost): Yes
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE): Yes