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product_id: 398670485
title: "Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA 1700 600 Series Chipset 125W"
brand: "intel"
price: "R10101"
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# Up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Boost 25 MB L3 Cache for Speed 12 Cores (8P+4E) Hybrid Architecture Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA 1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** R10101
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power Your Productivity with the Intel i7-12700K — Where Speed Meets Smarts!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA 1700 600 Series Chipset 125W by intel
- **How much does it cost?** R10101 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/398670485-intel-core-i7-12700k-desktop-processor-12-8p-4e-cores)

## Best For

- intel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted intel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hybrid Core Power:** 12-core design (8 Performance + 4 Efficiency) optimizes multitasking and power efficiency for the modern professional.
- • **Blazing Turbo Speeds:** Unlock peak performance with up to 5.0 GHz turbo boost—power through demanding tasks without breaking a sweat.
- • **Integrated UHD Graphics:** Built-in Intel UHD Graphics delivers crisp visuals and 4K HDR support—ditch the expensive GPU for everyday creative and entertainment needs.
- • **Massive Cache Advantage:** 25 MB L3 cache accelerates data access, ensuring smooth workflows and lightning-fast processing.
- • **Unlocked for Overclocking:** Fully unlocked processor lets you customize performance to your exact needs—because average just isn’t in your vocabulary.

## Overview

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a cutting-edge 12th Gen desktop processor featuring a hybrid 12-core (8 performance + 4 efficiency) architecture, turbo speeds up to 5.0 GHz, and 25 MB of L3 cache. Designed for professionals and creators, it supports LGA 1700 motherboards and includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics for high-quality visuals without a dedicated GPU. Unlocked for overclocking, it demands a robust cooling solution to unleash its full potential.

## Description

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

Review: Good CPU. Need to buy cpu fan separately. - This CPU is beast. More than sufficient for most tasks. This version comes with out a heat sink so you will have to buy separately. Also this is unlocked version so produces a lot of heat. You will have to spend 2-3k extra for a good heat sink / aio cooler. I tried to enter bios without the heat sink just to check my pc. But I started to get high CPU temperature within 1-2 minute of powering on the machine. Bottomline - You better buy a good cpu fan/heat sink/aio cooler
Review: A superb piece of a processor - No doubt, 12th gen Intel processors are a marvel of computing technology. Although there is a continuing tug of war between Intel and AMD in this regard. I personally chose Intel Core i7 (12700K) with inbuilt UHD graphics for my newly built desktop PC. For those, who don't want to use a separate and usually exorbitantly priced graphics cards, this processor is a very good alternative. It can handle most of the processing intensive rendering of Blender easily with its unlocked overclocking (obviously you have to use the supporting motherboard, i.e. presently available Z690 chipset motherboards). It can also smoothly handle almost all the tasks of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop with no hiccups. Not to mention the support of 4K video with HDR if you are looking for some decent and the latest entertainment in your PC. I would suggest this 12th Gen i7 to those who want to use their PC for content creation purpose in the best possible way and also at the same time save some money (compared to 12th Gen i9, which would ideally be the best anyway, but costlier too). The price is still at a high level. Hopefully this comes down soon with the launch of Intel's 13th Gen processors!

## Features

- Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient
- 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® 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
- To boost graphics and visual quality, the chipset has a built in Intel UHD Graphics controller

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09FXNVDBJ |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #55,736 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #50 in Processors |
| Brand | Intel |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,660) |
| Date First Available | 27 October 2021 |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Generic Name | Desktop Processor |
| Importer | Rashi Peripherals Pvt Ltd |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.6 x 4.4 x 10.1 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 80 g |
| Item model number | BX8071512700K |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Model | BX8071512700K |
| Model Name | i7-12700K |
| Net Quantity | 1 Count |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Packer | Intel Semiconductor US LTD |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Processor Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Core i7-12700K |
| Processor model number | i7-12700K |
| Product Dimensions | 11.6 x 4.4 x 10.1 cm; 80 g |
| Wattage | 125 Watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i7-12700K
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1700
- **CPU Speed:** 3.6 GHz

## Images

![Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA 1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NlTpm+7KL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this include the coooling fan?**
A: No, it doesn’t

**Q: What's the difference between i7 12700k and i7 12700kF ?**
A: KF -unlocked without integrated gpu  (igpu)
K - unlocked with igpu

**Q: hi!  i have an intel core 2370m, socket 988b rpga,hm76,2.40ghz,35w. wich upgrade of processor i7 is compatible? tell me the best option, thanks!**
A: Your CPU is a second generation processor from 2011. The one listed here is a 12th generation product.  The only compatible newer CPU are the 3rd generation that was discontinued 7 years ago.  There are some Core i7-3632QM on eBay that is compatible.  Good luck.

**Q: What is its intel sku and its exact model. is it model is bx8071512700k?**
A: Yes it is BX8071512700K

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good CPU. Need to buy cpu fan separately.
*by Y***H on 8 August 2024*

This CPU is beast. More than sufficient for most tasks. This version comes with out a heat sink so you will have to buy separately. Also this is unlocked version so produces a lot of heat. You will have to spend 2-3k extra for a good heat sink / aio cooler. I tried to enter bios without the heat sink just to check my pc. But I started to get high CPU temperature within 1-2 minute of powering on the machine. Bottomline - You better buy a good cpu fan/heat sink/aio cooler

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A superb piece of a processor
*by A***Y on 28 June 2022*

No doubt, 12th gen Intel processors are a marvel of computing technology. Although there is a continuing tug of war between Intel and AMD in this regard. I personally chose Intel Core i7 (12700K) with inbuilt UHD graphics for my newly built desktop PC. For those, who don't want to use a separate and usually exorbitantly priced graphics cards, this processor is a very good alternative. It can handle most of the processing intensive rendering of Blender easily with its unlocked overclocking (obviously you have to use the supporting motherboard, i.e. presently available Z690 chipset motherboards). It can also smoothly handle almost all the tasks of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop with no hiccups. Not to mention the support of 4K video with HDR if you are looking for some decent and the latest entertainment in your PC. I would suggest this 12th Gen i7 to those who want to use their PC for content creation purpose in the best possible way and also at the same time save some money (compared to 12th Gen i9, which would ideally be the best anyway, but costlier too). The price is still at a high level. Hopefully this comes down soon with the launch of Intel's 13th Gen processors!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good machine
*by T***. on 7 April 2025*

Good machine

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