Intel Core i7-12700KF
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💡 How to pick a processor
What to look for:
- Socket must match your motherboard (AM5 for new AMD, LGA1851 for new Intel)
- Core count and clock speed for performance
- TDP (wattage) affects cooling needs
💰 Budget builds: under $200. Mainstream gaming: $250-$400. Enthusiast: $500+
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Intel★★★★★4.5🔥 DEAL -$124Sold by Better Deals Online via Amazon
12C/20T
LGA1700
125W
48%
B
$384
$259.99
2 stores
Specifications
Cores/Threads12C
Threads20
P-Cores8
E-Cores4
SocketLGA1700
Base Clock3.6MHz
Boost Clock5MHz
TDP125W
L3 Cache25
iGPUNo
MemoryDDR5
Max RAM4800
ArchitectureAlder Lake
Model #BX8071512700KF
UPC00735858498982
PERFORMANCE
48%
Customer Reviews★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews
★★★★★Amazing CPU For Gaming
Victor · 2026-02-11 · via bestbuy
★★★★★Great processor
Ronald · 2026-01-02 · via bestbuy
★★★★★Great chip
JimL · 2026-01-02 · via bestbuy
★★★★★Works well with gaming computer
Sarah · 2026-05-08 · via amazon
★★★★★This processor proves that you don't need the latest technology if you're on a tight budget.
Jhon · 2026-01-10 · via amazon
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VALUE SCORE
B
18.5
Good value
Performance (48%) ÷ Price ($259.99) = 18.5
S ≥28 · A ≥20 · B ≥14 · C ≥8 · D <8
S ≥28 · A ≥20 · B ≥14 · C ≥8 · D <8
FUTURE-PROOFING
⚠️LGA1700 — dead socket, 14th gen is last
✅DDR5 support
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 250KF Plus 18 cores (6 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.3 GHz
Cores
16C/undefinedT
Boost
5.3GHz
Socket
LGA1851
TDP
125W
$199.99
+27% FASTER$60 cheaper
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 250KF Plus 18 cores (6 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.3 GHz
Cores
16C/undefinedT
Boost
5.3GHz
Socket
LGA1851
TDP
125W
$199.99