Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor impresses with its formidable 12 cores (8 Performance + 4 Efficiency), boasting speeds up to 5.0 GHz when pushed to the limit. Its unlocked potential is a treat for overclocking enthusiasts, providing a substantial performance boost for demanding tasks and gaming. Compatible with the LGA1700 socket and 600 Series chipsets, it ensures future-proofing and efficient power management. However, the 125W power consumption might concern some users conscious of energy efficiency. Overall, it's a powerhouse that caters to both productivity and gaming needs, albeit with a slightly higher power draw.

An absolute powerhouse with outstanding performance. Impressed with how cool it runs when paired with a 240mm AIO, to everything from gaming to rendering processes. Intel hit back hard with the new 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700k Processor, with lightning fast speeds, remarkable performance, and easy to use overclocking capabilities that makes this processor a champ among the masses. Thank you Intel

Great processor after reading a lot of negative hype on the Internet I have experienced none of the sort my processor has been performing as expected very little issues I've experienced clock speeds hold sustained overclocking was no issue no heating issues by far the best CPU for your buck on the market right now

This processor is a beast. Yes, it's not the top of the line, but if you're reading this, you're likely a sensible person that realizes the top of the line doesn't mean the best out there, period. I actually use both the 12700K and a 12900K in separate builds, and I can barely feel any difference between the two. 12700K gives you virtually the same performance, at lower temps and a much lower price. I'd say it like this... unless you already know what specific task you do would benefit from having an i9, the i7 12700K is the perfect CPU for you. Plus, it seems to always be on sale, so it should be a no-brainer. (The i9 does have its benefits, and if you're choosing between these two, read my review for the i9 on it's product page)

FAST CPU. Destroys anything i throw at it. Love the speed and runs cool too.

This thing is an absolute beast of cpu. Great for gaming or everyday work. It also was not very hot, only hitting about 40°C in cinebench r23 and Cyberpunk 2077 with a 240mm AIO.

This CPU is great! , best bang for your buck in my opinion! Can't go wrong with the 12 cores and stays cool with my Corsair icue h150 Elite Capellix 360mm ill post some pics , and when playing fortnite , it stay at around 45c and idles at 30-35c! Its recommended to atleast have as many cores as the newest gaming Consoles out there and the PS5 has 8 Cores , so if you wanna future proof your system a bit , Id go with the i7 , but if you really wanna save some money , the i5 is perfect since it has 10 cores!

Fantastic CPU that has been working wonders for me so far. No complains, good price too.

Do you have lots of money? Do you enjoy high end gaming (in 2023)? It is probable that this will do what you need it to do. Placed in a RTX 4070ti build, with 32GB 3200 DDR4 memory. Never recognized any particular slow performance with this CPU, although it runs a little hot. Doesn't come with a fan or cooling device, like most Intel processors.

Alot of power for a small price! This processor has been a beast! I have yet to even use 100% of its abilities! Would highly recommend

I’m coming up on a year in with this cpu and it has been solid. I do plan on upgrading again though because paired with my xfx merc 310 7900 xtx at 1440p, it is creating a bottleneck but with a lower gpu this isn’t an issue. It still is a very solid cpu

This is an awesome CPU. Obviously not worth the full price when there are better options today, I got this on sale for $275 and I couldn't be happier with the performance compared to my previous i7-9700f.

Fast.Upgraded from i5-6600k. Put it on an Asus Z690P D4 + H150i AIO + Sabrent PCI4 (7000r/6600w) + 3070ti + vertical mount w/ PCI4 extention + Tforce DDR4 3600 + Phanteks ECLIPSE P500A DRGB

This has been a great CPU processor with no issues of over heating even under extreme and long loads as well as no thermal throttling at high usage.

Got this for my first PC build, works great. Games and apps run with no issues. It was on sale so the price was lower than usual.

It is making my pc run smooth as butter. I have issues streaming anymore. For gamers I recommend getting this.

Solid cpu. Too bad about the 13k and 14k defects. Also this one runs a bit hot.

Honestly a much better buy than a 12900k. Unless you do a ton of cpu intensive work this thing is a complete beast!

Does what it’s designed to do. small over clock and still stays fairly cool when paired with the NZXT Z73 AiO. I have yet to see it get over 50*

Great cpu, just put it in a new build and works amazing, and easy to oc too