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  • Front. Intel - Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold.
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Intel - Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

Model:
BX8071512700K
SKU:
6483672
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 463 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the Core i7-12700K processor's impressive performance and speed, finding it capable of handling demanding tasks with ease. Its effective cooling capabilities are also frequently praised, even with standard cooling solutions. Many appreciate the processor's value for its price point. The processor's core count is also a frequently cited positive aspect.

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  • Awesome!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This cpu is sweet right out of the gate. Couple switches flipped in bios and your good to go!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great CPU for a cuatom PC

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would recommend to anyone building a PC, make sure that you get the right motherboard for LGA1700

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A value leader

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing IPC improvements. Blows my Ryzen 3900X out of the water. It's really amazing for streaming with X264.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
      Posted .

      Hello Nava. Thank you for your great review! We agree with you, the performance of this 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-12700K Processor is pretty remarkable, which makes it top-of-the-line!
      Continue to enjoy the outstanding performance, amazing graphics quality and lightning speeds of your new Intel® Core™ i7 Processor!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Yay

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Yay my son loves it he is impressed and so am I no complaints yet

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • works great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    my cpu used to go to 99% in task manager while playing a game, now it doesn't.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would recommend. Great Value. Does what it’s suppose to do. No complaints

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy install

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works great. I'd buy again for another build. east install.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • satisfied

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No problems so far in installation and operation in it's first two months of use.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Single core speeds phenominal

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Intel out of the box still makes it super user friendly for being so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Samsung HD 40"

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great TV for the money. Fast setup time and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son was so happy improved his gaming PC, smiles for days!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good value

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast, works great. Packaging was a bit messed up but the product was fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • You get exactly what you pay for

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great!! You get the quality you expect from intel

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great gaming cpu

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great processor for the money. Turbos to 5ghz capabilities is great for playing any games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
      Posted .

      Hello Starmjr. Thank you for sharing your review! We agree with you, this processor offers a great value for its price since it delivers a very remarkable performance while also provides easy overclocking capabilities and lightning speeds which takes your gaming experience to the next level!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Very Useful

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing product! This is exactly what i needed, and it is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No issues at all, it’s been a huge upgrade for me!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    ONE OF THE BEST PROCESSORS EVER MADE.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ONE OF THE BEST PROCESSOR EVER MADE . FAST RELIABLE SHARP IMAGES EXCELLENT COLOR MY SYSTEM NEVER HEATS UP .VERY RELIABLE PROCESSOR.MY COMPUTER OPERATES AT A HIGHER LEVEL THAN I EXSPECTED., IT LIVES UP TO THE HYPE.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome processor for gaming. Disabled ecores to reduce heat output.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, upgrading from a 7700k. Have a smoother overall experience now.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Less power-hungry beast

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid, great, but not the i9 (which if you care about power consumption is a win).

    I would recommend this to a friend
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