| Name: | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
| Family: | Intel Core i7 |
| Group: | Intel Core i 12000 |
| Segment: | Desktop / Server |
| Generation: | 12 |
Intel Core i7-12700KF Benchmark, Test and specs
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CPU lineage
The Intel Core i7-12700KF features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series. To use the Intel Core i7-12700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.6 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
| CPU Cores: | 12 |
| Threads: | 20 |
| Cores A: | 8x Golden Cove |
| Cores B: | 4x Gracemont |
| Core architecture: | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Hyperthreading: | Yes |
| Overclocking: | Yes |
| A-Core Frequency: | 3.6 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency: | 2.7 GHz |
| A-Core Frequency Turbo: | 5.0 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency Turbo: | 3.8 GHz |
Memory & PCIe
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
| Memory type: | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
| Max. Memory: | 128.0 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 |
| Bandwidth: | 76.8 GB/s |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | pci |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
Thermal Management
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 125 W |
| TDP (PL2): | 190 W |
| TDP up: | None |
| TDP down: | None |
| Tjunction max: | 100 °C |
Technical details
The Intel Core i7-12700KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
| Technology: | 10 nm |
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 1700 |
| L2-Cache: | 12.0 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 25.0 MB |
| Architecture: | Alder Lake S |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
| Release date: | Q4/2021 |
| Release price: | 384 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmarks
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
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Intel Xeon Gold 6242R
20C 40T @ 3.1 GHz
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34982
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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34688
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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34688
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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34688
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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
12C 24T @ 3.0 GHz
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34677
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
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24050
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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22812
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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22812
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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22812
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
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22804
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V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
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15470
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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15450
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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15450
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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15450
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
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15286
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
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Intel Xeon Gold 6209U
20C 40T @ 2.1 GHz
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15089
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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14992
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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14992
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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14992
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Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
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14859
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
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Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
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14166
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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14129
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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14129
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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14129
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Intel Core i7-13650HX
14C 20T @ 2.6 GHz
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14077
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Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
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8848
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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8750
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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8750
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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8750
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8180
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
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8585
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
12C 24T @ 4.1 GHz
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8118
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 2.8 GHz
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8088
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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7822
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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7761
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 3.0 GHz
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7746
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
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3328
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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3327
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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3327
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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3327
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Intel Xeon Gold 6148
20C 40T @ 2.4 GHz
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3310
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
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Intel Core i9-13905H
14C 20T @ 2.6 GHz
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2528
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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2528
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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2528
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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2528
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Intel Core i9-13905H
14C 20T @ 2.6 GHz
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2528
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.5 GHz
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1955
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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1939
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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1939
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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1939
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
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1938
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
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1874
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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1872
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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1872
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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1872
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
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1869
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
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790
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
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790
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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787
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Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
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780
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
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774
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.5 GHz
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758
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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757
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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757
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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757
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
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744
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Blender 3.1 Benchmark
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Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
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334
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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319
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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319
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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319
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
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308
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
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287
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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286
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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286
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
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286
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Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
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284
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