Intel Core i7-12700KF – Core i7 12th Gen Alder Lake 12-Core (8P+4E) 3.6 GHz LGA 1700 125W

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Processor

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is part of the 12th generation Alder Lake family, offering significant advancements in performance and efficiency. This processor is built with a hybrid architecture combining 8 high-performance (P-cores) and 4 high-efficiency (E-cores), resulting in a total of 12 cores and 20 threads. This configuration is optimized for both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks, making it ideal for gaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking.

Operating at a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz for the P-cores and 2.7 GHz for the E-cores, the Core i7-12700KF can reach a maximum turbo frequency of 5.0 GHz. This allows for swift processing of intensive applications and smooth overall performance. The processor is equipped with 25MB of L3 cache and 12MB of L2 cache, which helps in reducing latency and enhancing data access speeds.

The Core i7-12700KF supports both DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 memory, providing flexibility and future-proofing for various system configurations. It also supports PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 interfaces, offering high-speed connectivity for the latest graphics cards, storage devices, and other peripherals.

One of the key features of the ‘KF’ variant is the absence of integrated graphics, which means a dedicated graphics card is necessary for display output. This makes the processor a preferred choice for gamers and professionals who rely on discrete GPUs for superior graphics performance.

With a thermal design power (TDP) of 125W and a maximum turbo power of 190W, the i7-12700KF is designed to deliver high performance while maintaining efficiency. However, it does not come with a bundled cooler, so a separate cooling solution is recommended to ensure optimal thermal management.

Overall, the Intel Core i7-12700KF is a powerful and versatile processor, well-suited for building high-performance gaming rigs and professional workstations, offering a balance of speed, efficiency, and advanced features.

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Product Info	Intel Core i7-12700KF - Core i7 12th Gen Alder Lake 12-Core (8P+4E) 3.6 GHz LGA 1700 125W	Intel Core i3-12100f Processor 4 Cores/8 Threads Up To 4.30GHz	CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Box	CPU Ryzen 3 4300G Up To 4.0GHz
Price	14200 EGP	4100 EGP	4200 EGP	4600 EGP
Availability	Out of stock	In stock	In stock	In stock
Manufacturer	-	Intel	AMD	AMD
Series	-	Core i3	Ryzen 5	Ryzen 3
Generation	-	12th Gen	Zen 2	Zen 2
Socket	-	LGA 1700	AM4	AM4
Core Count	-	4 Cores	6 Cores	4 Cores
Thread Count	-	8 Threads	12 Threads	8 Threads
Base Clock Speed	-	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz
Overclocked Speed	-	Up to 4.3 GHz	Up to 4.2 GHz	Up to 4.0 GHz
L2 Cache	-	5 MB	3 MB	2 MB
L3 Cache	-	12 MB Intel® Smart Cache	32 MB	4 MB
Integrated Graphics	-	Intel UHD Graphics 730	None	AMD Radeon Vega 6
Memory Type	-	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4	DDR4
Max Memory	-	Supports up to 128 GB	Supports up to 128 GB	Supports up to 64 GB
TDP	-	60 W	65 W	65 W

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