Intel - Core i7-12700 12th Generation - 12 Core - 20 Thread - 1.6 to 4.9 GHz - LGA1700 - Desktop Processor
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Specifications
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1700Unlocked ProcessorNoL3 Cache25 megabytesIntegrated GraphicsYesIntegrated Graphics ProcessorIntel UHD Graphics 770
- Key Specs
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Unlocked Processor: false
- L3 Cache: 25 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Integrated Graphics: true (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- Integrated Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics 770 (This is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- General
- Brand: Intel
- Model Number: BX8071512700
- Product Name: Core i7-12700 12th Generation - 12 Core - 20 Thread - 1.6 to 4.9 GHz - LGA1700 - Desktop Processor
- Compatibility
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Performance
- Unlocked Processor: false
- Memory
- Cache Level: L3 (The cache stores data that the CPU needs to access quickly in order to complete tasks. Each level is ranked according to priority of access; Level 1 (L1) cache stores data that the CPU needs to access first. L1 cache is also the fastest but holds the least amount of data, with each following level decreasing in speed but increasing in capacity.)
- L3 Cache: 25 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics: true (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- Integrated Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics 770 (This is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Other
- UPC: 735858503129
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700 desktop processor. Featuring Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 desktop processors are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Intel® Laminar RM1 included in the box. Compatible with Intel® 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 65W Processor Base Power.
- Intel 12th Generation: 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for productivity and gaming.
- Supported Motherboard: Compatible with Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards.
- Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size: 25MB Intel Smart Cache
- Processor Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Maximum Memory Capacity: 128GB
- Processor Base Power: 65 Watt
Whats Included
- Processor
- Thermal Solution
A: Hello Nathan. Thank you for your question! You are correct, the part number BX8071512700 corresponds to the Alder Lake Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Processor. The correct part number for this Intel® Core™ i9-12900 Processor is BX8071512900, the information listed on Best Buy is incorrect. Thank you for choosing Intel!
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| Pros for Intel - Core i7-12700 12th Generation - 12 Core - 20 Thread - 1.6 to 4.9 GHz - LGA1700 - Desktop Processor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Heat Dissipation, Installation | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Heat Dissipation |
| Cons for Intel - Core i7-12700 12th Generation - 12 Core - 20 Thread - 1.6 to 4.9 GHz - LGA1700 - Desktop Processor | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Compatibility | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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