--- product_id: 384699396 title: "Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W" brand: "intel" price: "€ 524.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Intel" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/384699396-intel-core-i7-12700kf-desktop-processor-12-8p-4e-cores store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 3.6 GHz Turbo Speed 25 MB Smart Cache 12 Cores / 24 Threads Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W **Brand:** intel **Price:** € 524.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Power your productivity and play like a pro with Intel Core i7-12700KF! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W by intel - **How much does it cost?** € 524.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/384699396-intel-core-i7-12700kf-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 - • **Massive 25MB Cache:** Smart cache optimizes data access speeds, reducing lag and boosting overall system responsiveness. - • **Trusted Intel Quality:** Backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty and a 4.7-star rating from over 3,000 users worldwide. - • **Blazing Fast Performance:** Experience seamless multitasking and gaming with a powerful 3.6 GHz base clock and Intel Turbo Boost technology. - • **Next-Level Multithreading:** 12 cores and 24 threads deliver exceptional parallel processing for professional workloads and immersive gameplay. - • **Future-Proof LGA 1700 Socket:** Compatible with the latest motherboards, ensuring your build stays cutting-edge and upgrade-ready. ## Overview The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a high-performance desktop processor featuring 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz, and a 25 MB smart cache. Designed for demanding gaming and professional applications, it fits the latest LGA 1700 socket motherboards and delivers reliable, future-proof computing backed by Intel's trusted quality and a 1-year warranty. ## Description From the manufacturer Review: Good balance between performance & price - Greetings fellow tech enthusiasts! I've upgraded from a creaky old second generation Sandy Bridge i7 to the shiny new Alder Lake i7-12700KF... And what a difference it's made. Here's what we've got: 12 cores and 20 threads make this CPU a powerhouse for multitasking and performance. Absolutely night and day compared with the 4 cores of Sandy Bridge. Overclocking? It's a breeze, like wielding a magic wand for speed. No integrated graphics on this model, but lets be honest who uses integrated graphics these days? In a nutshell, this CPU has breathed new life in to video editing (videos are rendering in minutes, not hours now, phew) & gaming for me. Yeah, it's not as fast as an i9, but it's also a lot cheaper. Review: Insane - Coming from a 8700k which at the time was over £300 at purchase. This cpu is great value for money. The 12 cores and 20 threads blow away anything you throw at it. Paired with a decent cooler the cpu at idle is just 20C and only 40-50C at full load. Even better if you can get this under £200 although it was sent from the US so it can take a bit longer to arrive. ## Features - Total Cores: 12, # of Performance-cores: 8, # of Efficient-cores: 4, Total Threads: 20, Max Turbo Frequency 5.00 GHz, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency 5.00 GHz, Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4.90 GHz. Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3.80 GHz, Performance-core Base Frequency 3.60 GHz, Efficient-core Base Frequency 2.70 GHz, Cache 25 MB Intel Smart Cache, Total L2 Cache 12 MB ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09FXKHN7M | | Best Sellers Rank | 96,464 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 228 in CPUs | | Box Contents | 1 piece | | Brand | Intel | | Brand Name | Intel | | CPU manufacturer | Intel | | CPU model | Core i7 | | CPU socket | LGA 1700 | | CPU speed | 3.6 GHz | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 25 | | Cooling Method | air_cooling | | Country of Origin | Taiwan | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,363 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00735858498982, 00735858498999, 04054842419953, 05032037234047 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 18L x 18W centimetres | | Item Type Name | CPU | | Item Weight | 80 Grams | | Manufacturer | intel | | Manufacturer Part Number | BX8071512700KF | | Model Number | BX8071512700KF | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Platform | Windows | | Processor Brand | Intel | | Processor Core Count | 12 | | Processor Count | 1 | | Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 24 | | Processor Series | Core i7 | | Processor Socket | LGA 1700 | | Processor Speed | 3.6 GHz | | Product Warranty | 1 year manufacturer | | Secondary Cache | 20 MB | | Secondary cache | 20 MB | | UPC | 735858498999 735858498982 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Wattage | 125 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intel - **CPU manufacturer:** Intel - **CPU model:** Core i7 - **CPU socket:** LGA 1700 - **CPU speed:** 3.6 GHz - **Cache size:** 25 - **Processor Number of Concurrent Threads:** 24 - **Processor count:** 12 - **Secondary cache:** 25 MB - **Wattage:** 125 watts ## Images ![Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51AqEkc2BuL.jpg) ![Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PwK7KOW1L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: can use 12700kf without gpu to plug monitor?** A: NO IF U WANT TO USE THE 12 GEN WITHOUT GPU YOU SHOULD BUY (12700K ) WITHOUT (F) . (F) MEANING NO GPU IN THE CPU **Q: Will this work on a z370 sli/ac motherboard?** A: You need an H670 or Z690 at the moment, z370 is three generations behind, it's also an 1151 socket not 1700 **Q: I have the (relatively new) hp envy 10th generation intel core i7 (2.9 ghz, 8 core processor). would this cpu be compatible and simple to change out?** A: These new chips (12Gen Intel) use socket 1700 I think your HP with that 10th gen CPU uses a socket 1200 so they are not interchangeable. **Q: Does it have a big difference in power with 13700kf?** A: Hi there. Thank you for your question. With every new generation, Intel's aim is to provide new technologies and better performance. Here is a comparative chart in which you can find the two Intel® Core™ Processors' main differences marked in blue, so it will make it easy for you to check. [ https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/compare.html?productIds=230489,134594 ]. Thank you for choosing Intel! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good balance between performance & price *by S***R on 1 September 2023* Greetings fellow tech enthusiasts! I've upgraded from a creaky old second generation Sandy Bridge i7 to the shiny new Alder Lake i7-12700KF... And what a difference it's made. Here's what we've got: 12 cores and 20 threads make this CPU a powerhouse for multitasking and performance. Absolutely night and day compared with the 4 cores of Sandy Bridge. Overclocking? It's a breeze, like wielding a magic wand for speed. No integrated graphics on this model, but lets be honest who uses integrated graphics these days? In a nutshell, this CPU has breathed new life in to video editing (videos are rendering in minutes, not hours now, phew) & gaming for me. Yeah, it's not as fast as an i9, but it's also a lot cheaper. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insane *by H***0 on 6 June 2025* Coming from a 8700k which at the time was over £300 at purchase. This cpu is great value for money. The 12 cores and 20 threads blow away anything you throw at it. Paired with a decent cooler the cpu at idle is just 20C and only 40-50C at full load. Even better if you can get this under £200 although it was sent from the US so it can take a bit longer to arrive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beast of a cpu *by A***. on 1 October 2025* Great cpu very fast system ## Frequently Bought Together - Intel Core i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - ARCTIC MX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive - ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi LGA 1700(Intel 14th,12th &13th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard(PCIe 5.0,DDR5,4xM.2 Slots,16+1 DrMOS,WiFi 6,2.5Gb LAN,Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C,Thunderbolt 4(USB4),Aura RGB) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/384699396-intel-core-i7-12700kf-desktop-processor-12-8p-4e-cores](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/384699396-intel-core-i7-12700kf-desktop-processor-12-8p-4e-cores) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*