Intel Core i7-12700K
CPUs

Core i7-12700K

Intel

Released Nov 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Intel Core i7-12700K desktop processor with Core i9 performance, PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support, high gaming and single- and multi-threaded performance, and overclockable. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 87/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Pcmag, Techpowerup, and Kitguru.

Critic Score

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87

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$259.99

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Pros

  • Core i9 performance(2)
  • Pcie 5.0 and ddr5 memory(2)
  • Class-leading gaming performance(2)
  • Single- and multi-threaded performance(2)
  • Overclockable(2)

Cons

  • Ddr5 memory still expensive(2)
  • No bundled cooler(2)

5 Expert Reviews

93
Dec 11, 2021

The Core i7-12700K comes with all of the gaming performance of its higher-priced i9 counterpart while beating competing Ryzen chips, but it's significantly less expensive.

90
Dec 30, 2021

The 12th Generation "Alder Lake" Core i7-12700K handily outperforms its "Rocket Lake" predecessor and stands up to competing AMD CPUs.

87
Nov 4, 2021

The Intel Core i7-12700K offers impressive performance close to the i9-12900K with excellent price/performance, though it has some scheduling issues and requires new motherboards.

85
Nov 29, 2021

The Intel Core i7-12700K offers a large slice of the performance you get with Core i9 at a substantially reduced price.

82
May 1, 2022

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a solid mid-to-high tier CPU offering good performance and versatility, though it comes with some limitations around OS support and power consumption.