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Intel Core i7-12700K 12 Core 3.60GHz CPU Alder Lake Processor - LGA 1700, image 1 of 31 / 3

Intel Core i7-12700K 12 Core 3.60GHz CPU Alder Lake Processor - LGA 1700

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£299.99
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Specifications

ArchitectureAlder Lake
Base Clock3.6 GHz
Boost Clock5 GHz
Cores12
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
L3 Cache25 MB
SocketLGA1700
TDP125W

Performance Benchmarks

Calculated Figures

Aggregate Boost Clock60GHz-cores
lowest 12median 41highest 518
Higher than 63% of 293 compared
12 cores × 5 GHz boost
L3 Cache per Core2.08MB
lowest 0.2median 3highest 16
Higher than 38% of 149 compared
25 MB L3 ÷ 12 cores
TDP per Core10.4W
lowest 2.7median 11highest 33
Lower than 63% of 342 compared
125 W ÷ 12 cores

Calculated from this product's published specifications, not measured in testing. Ranked against other products in this category.

Blender render benchmark

Measured

Real runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering.

Source: Blender Open Data (CC0), Blender 4.5.0: samples per minute over the monster, junkshop and classroom scenes, median of 221 runs. Same for every product on this model.

At a glance

Intel Core i7-12700K 12 Core 3.60GHz CPU Alder Lake Processor - LGA 1700 is a 12-core processor with a boost clock of 5 GHz, for the LGA1700 socket. It scores 73 out of 100 on our estimated performance scale, relative to current processors. It is listed at 3 UK shops, cheapest in stock at CCL Computers for £299.99 (checked 19 October 2026); in-stock prices run from £299.99 to £499.99.

From the retailer

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and PCIe Gen 4.0 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards 125W.

Estimated Performance

73/ 100

Scored against current processors, where 100 is the strongest one we can score. Calculated from cores, boost clock and l3 cache.

Estimated from manufacturer specifications, not measured. Useful for comparing similar parts; actual performance varies by game, driver and system.

Running cost

Rated power (TDP or peak turbo) 125 W

£36.03
a year
£3.00
a month

At the Ofgem price cap, 26.32p per kWh, Oct to Dec 2026

Assumes the part draws its rated power for every hour of use. Real draw varies with the game or workload, and is usually lower.

Where to Buy

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