Question 1

What is the all core turbo frequency? single core?

Accepted Answer

Pulled from Intel's site:

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

Question 2

Why did you choose the cpu?

Accepted Answer

It was a great deal when bundled with a MB and Ram.   Reviews were great for this model, and  I was able to build a decent gaming system with good benchmarks without having to pay the extreme prices of the newer chips.

Question 3

Does it work well with Window 10?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 4

How does the CPU INTEL|CORE I7 12700K perform in terms of speed and processing?

Accepted Answer

The Intel Core i7-12700K provides impressive multi-threaded performance, high operating frequencies, and efficient power consumption, making it suitable for gaming and heavy multitasking.

Question 5

Will this work on a MB with ddr4 ram or does it require a board with ddr5 slots?

Accepted Answer

The Intel Core i7-12700K is compatible with both DDR4 3200 and DDR5 4800 memory types, so it will work with a motherboard that has DDR4 RAM slots.

Question 6

Why did you choose this cpu?

Accepted Answer

i there, in short, Great performance with lots and lots of good comment all over the web. Much better price with FANTASTECH DEAL.

Question 7

Does this chip come in a bundle? What is a good compatible mobo?  And will it run the latest high intensity game?  Thanks..

Accepted Answer

asus-rog-strix-z790-h-gaming-wifi-atx-motherboard-lga 1700

This one is a decent compatible mobo

Question 8

will this fit in the socket on the motherboard of an Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz?

Accepted Answer

NO.  Requires a 12th Gen. motherboard.

Question 9

i7_12700K when it states 3.6 Ghz is that the overclocked speed. If I don't intend to overclock what is the speed?

Accepted Answer

The base frequency for the P-cores of the i7-12700K is 3.6 GHz. If you don't intend to overclock, the speed will be 3.6 GHz.

Question 10

does ddr5 4800 mean its limited to 4800mhz of ddr5 ram?

Accepted Answer

No, DDR5 4800 means that the Intel Core i7-12700K supports DDR5 memory with a base frequency of 4800 MHz, but it is not limited to this frequency. The actual memory speed can be higher depending on the specific RAM modules and motherboard capabilities.

Brand	Intel
Processors Type	Desktop
Series	Core i7 12th Gen
Name	Core i7-12700K
Model	BX8071512700K

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1700
Core Name	Alder Lake
# of Cores	12-Core (8P+4E)
# of Threads	20-Threads
Operating Frequency	P-core Base Frequency: 3.6 GHz E-core Base Frequency: 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency	Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: Up to 5.0 GHz Single P-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.9 GHz Single E-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 3.8 GHz
L2 Cache	12MB
L3 Cache	25MB
Manufacturing Tech	Intel 7
Instruction Set	64-Bit
Hyper-Threading Support	Yes
Memory Types	DDR4 3200 / DDR5 4800
Memory Channel	2
Max Memory Size	128 GB
ECC Memory	Supported
Max Memory Bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
Virtualization Technology Support	Yes
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Graphics Base Frequency	300 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency	1.50 GHz
PCI Express Revision	5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
Max Number of PCI Express Lanes	Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
Thermal Design Power	Processor Base Power: 125W Maximum Turbo Power:
Cooling Device	Cooling device not included - Processor Only
Operating System Supported	Windows 11

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