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Intel BX8071512700K

Core i7-12700K

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12 Cores, 20 Threads @3.6GHz, Alder Lake.
Release date: Q4 2021.

Average Bench: 114% (48th of 1407)

Based on 133,111 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00090672 Model: 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700K

The 12-core i7-12700K sits in the middle of Intel’s latest 12th gen. Alder Lake CPU line-up. It offers a significant performance improvement over it's predecessor (+50% 64-core). The 12700K features a new hybrid architecture which combines eight hyper-threaded performance cores with four efficiency cores for a total of 20 threads. With an MSRP of $410 USD, the 12700K offers similar real world performance to the flagship i9-12900K, at a 30% price discount. Although, by historical standards, this represents superb value for money, most consumers should consider the 10-core 16-thread i5-12600K which offers comparable real-world performance for 30% less money. [Nov '21 CPUPro]

Poor: 107%Average: 114% Great: 121%
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 114%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 127%
UFO

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Outstanding average bench

The Intel Core i7-12700K averaged 13.8% higher than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This is an excellent result which ranks the Intel Core i7-12700K near the top of the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Multi Core Speed 2,307Pts
Avg. Quad Core Speed 787Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-12700K is just 14.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-12700K performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Memory Latency 80.2Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 1,456Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 133,111 samples)
Rank 48114%
Min Avg Max
70.3 Memory 80.2 91.3
192 1-Core 201 211
382 2-Core 401 419
118% 227 Pts
Min Avg Max
738 4-Core 787 833
1,292 8-Core 1,456 1,609
134% 1,122 Pts
Min Avg Max
2,141 64-Core 2,307 2,463
143% 2,307 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1700, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
118% Outstanding
Memory 87.2
1-Core 202
2-Core 405
121% 231 Pts
4-Core 799
8-Core 1,490
137% 1,144 Pts
64-Core 2,315
143% 2,315 Pts
LGA1700, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.5 GHz (avg)
116% Outstanding
Memory 86.3
1-Core 191
2-Core 385
116% 221 Pts
4-Core 782
8-Core 1,384
130% 1,083 Pts
64-Core 2,114
131% 2,114 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
115% Outstanding
Memory 85.6
1-Core 198
2-Core 394
118% 226 Pts
4-Core 771
8-Core 1,405
130% 1,088 Pts
64-Core 2,338
145% 2,338 Pts
LGA1700, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
115% Outstanding
Memory 76.5
1-Core 207
2-Core 416
120% 233 Pts
4-Core 818
8-Core 1,577
142% 1,198 Pts
64-Core 2,382
147% 2,382 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
109% Outstanding
Memory 70.2
1-Core 200
2-Core 399
114% 223 Pts
4-Core 787
8-Core 1,424
133% 1,105 Pts
64-Core 2,324
144% 2,324 Pts
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MSRP ≈ $410 @ launch in Oct '21
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Gaming
Gaming 94%
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Desktop
Desktop 114%
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Workstation
Workstation 104%
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Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 - €295

CPU
Core i7-12700KIntel  €261Bench 114%, 133,111 samples7,437x
GPU
RTX 3080Nvidia  €833Bench 79%, 577,680 samples1,943x
RTX 3080-TiNvidia  €802Bench 86%, 275,308 samples1,748x
RTX 3070Nvidia  €585Bench 62%, 963,187 samples1,703x
SSD
980 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  €172Bench 345%, 452,996 samples2,020x
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  €107Bench 287%, 869,653 samples1,117x
980 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 2TBSamsung  €181Bench 373%, 228,435 samples1,010x
RAM
CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 2x16GBCorsairBench 89%, 95,273 samples690x
Skill Intl F4-3200C16-16GVK 2x16GBGBench 92%, 27,155 samples556x
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600 C18 2x16GBCorsairBench 90%, 101,975 samples503x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 47% - Average Total price: €1,560

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CPUPro
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Official site ark.intel.com/...

12th generation Alder Lake processor...

Added 3 years ago.
DEU-User
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Liked (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

USA-User
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10,270

Excellent

1 month ago.

my current cpu, had it for a couple years now, can run most to all games I play rn perfectly in 60 fps in 1440p

IDN-User
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4,809

Poor

2 months ago.

good but too expensive for me :(

HUN-User
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3,527

Good

1 month ago.

Best processor what intel ever made

ARG-User
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3,354

Poor

3 months ago.

This is way too high end and overkill for the majority of people.

LTU-User
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2,418

Poor

4 months ago.

i own it and it does everything i need

MAR-User
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2,252

Excellent

5 months ago.

i have it and its really great

CPUPro
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2,119

Good

3 years ago.

AFG-User
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272

Excellent

17 months ago.

This is a very fast and good processor

Gamejang
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162

Excellent

3 years ago.

DDR5, 10nm, new build, and better catch, what do you want more? Total monster you will get on this CPU.

Investigate711
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8

Excellent

3 years ago.

nothin personell amd(eez)

FatBaldNonce
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2

Excellent

2 years ago.

i have, work well

Dregen_Edge
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2

Excellent

17 months ago.

Great for the price! Slightly more expansive than my last cpu (R5 7600X), but preforms much better, especially for gaming.

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