roduct details Brand Intel CPU Manufacturer Intel CPU Model Core i7 CPU Speed 3 CPU Socket LGA 1700 Platform Windows Intel Core i7 3.60 GHz processor offers more cache space and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications with better onboard graphics and faster turbo boost The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB 25 MB of L3 cache to boost the instruction processing and system performance Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient To boost graphics and visual quality, the chipset has a built in Intel UHD Graphics controller Built for the next generation of gaming. 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K desktop processor Tech Specs Single P-core Max/Base Speed 5.0/3.6 GHz Single E-core Max/Base Speed 3.8/2.7 GHz Processor base power 125W Intel Smart Cache 25MB Motherboard compatibility 600 series(3) Total CPU PCIe lanes 20 Memory speed DDR5 Socket 1700 Discrete graphics required? No Performance that puts gaming first. Revolutionary performance and multitasking. With the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you’ll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background. Up to 5.0 GHz Max Clock Speed(1) 12 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 4 Efficient-cores) 20 Threads (16 on Performance-cores, 4 on Efficient-cores) Unlocked and overclockable(2) Divide and conquer. Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly. Intel Thread Director prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.(4) P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity. E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks. Performance beyond the cores. The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC. Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics. Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.(5) Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.