Intel Core i7-12700F CPU, 12-cores, Socket 1700, Alder Lake
Intel CPUs with K, KF, KS, XE, or X in the model do not come with a fan. For a full list, see this link.
Intel CPUs with F do not have graphics. A video card is required.
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple "virtual" platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.
Intel® 64
Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.
Cache
CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.
Idle States
Idle States (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operational state, meaning that the CPU is doing useful work. C1 is the first idle state, C2 the second, and so on, where more power saving actions are taken for numerically higher C-states.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processors frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.
Max Turbo Frequency
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Execute Disable Bit
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.
Instruction Set
An instruction set refers to the basic set of commands and instructions that a microprocessor understands and can carry out. The value shown represents which Intel’s instruction set this processor is compatible with.
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Optane™ memory is a revolutionary new class of non-volatile memory that sits in between system memory and storage to accelerate system performance and responsiveness. When combined with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver, it seamlessly manages multiple tiers of storage while presenting one virtual drive to the OS, ensuring that data frequently used resides on the fastest tier of storage. Intel® Optane™ memory requires specific hardware and software configuration.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.
Secure Key
Intel® Secure Key consists of a digital random number generator that creates truly random numbers to strengthen encryption algorithms.
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
Intel® Speed Shift Technology uses hardware-controlled P-states to deliver dramatically quicker responsiveness with single-threaded, transient (short duration) workloads, such as web browsing, by allowing the processor to more quickly select its best operating frequency and voltage for optimal performance and power efficiency.
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU
A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.
Instruction Set Extensions
Instruction Set Extensions are additional instructions which can increase performance when the same operations are performed on multiple data objects. These can include SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions) and AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions).
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency is the clock frequency of the CPU when running in this mode.
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom.
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Thermal Monitoring Technologies protect the processor package and the system from thermal failure through several thermal management features. An on-die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) detects the cores temperature, and the thermal management features reduce package power consumption and thereby temperature when required in order to remain within normal operating limits.
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) provides a common, robust method of hot plug and LED management for NVMe-based solid state drives.
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) is an ultra-low power accelerator block designed to run audio and speed-centric AI workloads. Intel® GNA is designed to run audio based neural networks at ultra-low power, while simultaneously relieving the CPU of this workload.
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
Mode-based Execute Control can more reliably verify and enforce the integrity of kernel level code.
Intel® Boot Guard
Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
CET - Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against the misuse of legitimate code snippets through return-oriented programming (ROP) control-flow hijacking attacks.Intel Core i7-12700F. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7, Processor socket: LGA 1700, Processor manufacturer: Intel. Memory channels: Dual-channel, Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 128 GB, Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM. Market segment: Desktop, Use conditions: PC/Client/Tablet, PCI Express slots version: 5.0, 4.0. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency: 4,9 GHz. Package type: Retail box
Essentials:
• Product Collection:12th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors
• Code Name:Products formerly Alder Lake
• Vertical Segment:Desktop
• Processor Number:i7-12700F
• Status:Launched
• Launch Date:Q1'22
• Lithography:Intel 7
• Use Conditions:PC/Client/Tablet
CPU Specifications:
• Total Cores:12
• number of Performance-cores:8
• number of Efficient-cores:4
• Total Threads:20
• Max Turbo Frequency:4.90 GHz
• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency:4.90 GHz
• Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency:4.80 GHz
• Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency:3.60 GHz
• Performance-core Base Frequency:2.10 GHz
• Efficient-core Base Frequency:1.60 GHz
• Cache:25 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Total L2 Cache:12 MB
• Processor Base Power:65 W
• Maximum Turbo Power:180 W
Supplemental Information:
• Embedded Options Available:No
Memory Specifications:
• Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type):128 GB
• Memory Types:Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
• Max number of Memory Channels:2
• Max Memory Bandwidth:76.8 GB/s
Expansion Options:
• Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision:4
• Max number of DMI Lanes:8
• Scalability:1S Only
• PCI Express Revision:5.0 and 4.0
• PCI Express Configurations:Up to 1x16+4 | 2x8+4
• Max number of PCI Express Lanes:20
Package Specifications:
• Sockets Supported:FCLGA1700
• Max CPU Configuration:1
• Thermal Solution Specification:PCG 2020C
• TJUNCTION:100°C
• Package Size:45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Advanced Technologies:
• Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator:3
• Intel Thread Director:Yes
• Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost):Yes
• Intel Optane Memory Supported:Yes
• Intel Speed Shift Technology:Yes
• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0:Yes
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology:2
• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology:Yes
• Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):Yes
• Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):Yes
• Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):Yes
• Intel 64:Yes
• Instruction Set:64-bit
• Instruction Set Extensions:Intel SSE4.1 | Intel SSE4.2 | Intel AVX2
• Idle States:Yes
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:Yes
• Thermal Monitoring Technologies:Yes
• Intel Volume Management Device (VMD):Yes
Security & Reliability:
• Intel AES New Instructions:Yes
• Secure Key:Yes
• Intel OS Guard:Yes
• Execute Disable Bit:Yes
• Intel Boot Guard:Yes
• Mode-based Execute Control (MBE):Yes
• Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology:Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple "virtual" platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.
Intel® 64
Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.
Cache
CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.
Idle States
Idle States (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operational state, meaning that the CPU is doing useful work. C1 is the first idle state, C2 the second, and so on, where more power saving actions are taken for numerically higher C-states.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processors frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.
Max Turbo Frequency
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Execute Disable Bit
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.
Instruction Set
An instruction set refers to the basic set of commands and instructions that a microprocessor understands and can carry out. The value shown represents which Intel’s instruction set this processor is compatible with.
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Optane™ memory is a revolutionary new class of non-volatile memory that sits in between system memory and storage to accelerate system performance and responsiveness. When combined with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver, it seamlessly manages multiple tiers of storage while presenting one virtual drive to the OS, ensuring that data frequently used resides on the fastest tier of storage. Intel® Optane™ memory requires specific hardware and software configuration.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.
Secure Key
Intel® Secure Key consists of a digital random number generator that creates truly random numbers to strengthen encryption algorithms.
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
Intel® Speed Shift Technology uses hardware-controlled P-states to deliver dramatically quicker responsiveness with single-threaded, transient (short duration) workloads, such as web browsing, by allowing the processor to more quickly select its best operating frequency and voltage for optimal performance and power efficiency.
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU
A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.
Instruction Set Extensions
Instruction Set Extensions are additional instructions which can increase performance when the same operations are performed on multiple data objects. These can include SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions) and AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions).
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency is the clock frequency of the CPU when running in this mode.
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom.
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Thermal Monitoring Technologies protect the processor package and the system from thermal failure through several thermal management features. An on-die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) detects the cores temperature, and the thermal management features reduce package power consumption and thereby temperature when required in order to remain within normal operating limits.
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) provides a common, robust method of hot plug and LED management for NVMe-based solid state drives.
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) is an ultra-low power accelerator block designed to run audio and speed-centric AI workloads. Intel® GNA is designed to run audio based neural networks at ultra-low power, while simultaneously relieving the CPU of this workload.
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
Mode-based Execute Control can more reliably verify and enforce the integrity of kernel level code.
Intel® Boot Guard
Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
CET - Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against the misuse of legitimate code snippets through return-oriented programming (ROP) control-flow hijacking attacks.Intel Core i7-12700F. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7, Processor socket: LGA 1700, Processor manufacturer: Intel. Memory channels: Dual-channel, Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 128 GB, Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM. Market segment: Desktop, Use conditions: PC/Client/Tablet, PCI Express slots version: 5.0, 4.0. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency: 4,9 GHz. Package type: Retail box
Essentials
Product Collection
12th Generation Intel?? Core??? i7 Processors
Code Name
Products formerly Alder Lake
Vertical Segment
Desktop
Processor Number
i7-12700F
Status
Launched
Launch Date
Q1'22
Lithography
Intel 7
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
12
# of Performance-cores
8
# of Efficient-cores
4
Total Threads
20
Max Turbo Frequency
4.90 GHz
Intel?? Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency*
4.90 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.80 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency
2.10 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
3.60 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency
1.60 GHz
Cache
25 MB Intel?? Smart Cache
Total L2 Cache
12 MB
Processor Base Power
65 W
Maximum Turbo Power
180 W
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
128 GB
Memory Types
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max # of Memory Channels
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
76.8 GB/s
Expansion Options
Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision
4.0
Max # of DMI Lanes
8
Scalability
1S Only
PCI Express Revision
5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express Configurations*
Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
20
Package Specifications
Max CPU Configuration
1
Thermal Solution Specification
PCG 2020C
T JUNCTION
100??C
Package Size
45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Advanced Technologies
Intel?? Gaussian & Neural Accelerator
3.0
Intel?? Thread Director
Yes
Intel?? Deep Learning Boost (Intel?? DL Boost)
Yes
Intel?? Optane??? Memory Supported*
Yes
Intel?? Speed Shift Technology
Yes
Intel?? Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
Yes
Intel?? Turbo Boost Technology*
2.0
Intel?? Hyper-Threading Technology*
Yes
Intel?? Virtualization Technology (VT-x)*
Yes
Intel?? Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)*
Yes
Intel?? VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)*
Yes
Intel?? 64*
Yes
Instruction Set
64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel?? SSE4.1, Intel?? SSE4.2, Intel?? AVX2
Idle States
Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep?? Technology
Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Intel?? Volume Management Device (VMD)
Yes
Security & Reliability
Intel?? AES New Instructions
Yes
Secure Key
Yes
Intel?? OS Guard
Yes
Execute Disable Bit*
Yes
Intel?? Boot Guard
Yes
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
Yes
Intel?? Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
Yes
Model:Intel Core i7-12700F Processor (25M Cache- up to 4.90 GHz)Essentials:
• Product Collection:12th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors
• Code Name:Products formerly Alder Lake
• Vertical Segment:Desktop
• Processor Number:i7-12700F
• Status:Launched
• Launch Date:Q1'22
• Lithography:Intel 7
• Use Conditions:PC/Client/Tablet
CPU Specifications:
• Total Cores:12
• number of Performance-cores:8
• number of Efficient-cores:4
• Total Threads:20
• Max Turbo Frequency:4.90 GHz
• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency:4.90 GHz
• Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency:4.80 GHz
• Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency:3.60 GHz
• Performance-core Base Frequency:2.10 GHz
• Efficient-core Base Frequency:1.60 GHz
• Cache:25 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Total L2 Cache:12 MB
• Processor Base Power:65 W
• Maximum Turbo Power:180 W
Supplemental Information:
• Embedded Options Available:No
Memory Specifications:
• Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type):128 GB
• Memory Types:Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
• Max number of Memory Channels:2
• Max Memory Bandwidth:76.8 GB/s
Expansion Options:
• Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision:4
• Max number of DMI Lanes:8
• Scalability:1S Only
• PCI Express Revision:5.0 and 4.0
• PCI Express Configurations:Up to 1x16+4 | 2x8+4
• Max number of PCI Express Lanes:20
Package Specifications:
• Sockets Supported:FCLGA1700
• Max CPU Configuration:1
• Thermal Solution Specification:PCG 2020C
• TJUNCTION:100°C
• Package Size:45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Advanced Technologies:
• Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator:3
• Intel Thread Director:Yes
• Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost):Yes
• Intel Optane Memory Supported:Yes
• Intel Speed Shift Technology:Yes
• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0:Yes
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology:2
• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology:Yes
• Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):Yes
• Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):Yes
• Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):Yes
• Intel 64:Yes
• Instruction Set:64-bit
• Instruction Set Extensions:Intel SSE4.1 | Intel SSE4.2 | Intel AVX2
• Idle States:Yes
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:Yes
• Thermal Monitoring Technologies:Yes
• Intel Volume Management Device (VMD):Yes
Security & Reliability:
• Intel AES New Instructions:Yes
• Secure Key:Yes
• Intel OS Guard:Yes
• Execute Disable Bit:Yes
• Intel Boot Guard:Yes
• Mode-based Execute Control (MBE):Yes
• Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology:Yes
Extended specs
| Model | Core i7-12700F |
| Product line | 12th Gen Core |
| Series | Core i7 |
| CPU clock speed | 2.1GHz |
| Socket | 1700 |
| CPU cores | 12 |
| Integrated graphics | No |
| Notes | Alder Lake |
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