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Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core / 20-Thread LGA 1700 Desktop Processor

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Newegg has Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core / 20-Thread LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (BX8071512700K) on sale for $364.99 when you apply promo code ACFBNA942 in your cart. Shipping is free.

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  1. Visit the page for Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor
  2. Add to your cart
  3. Apply promo code ACFBNA942
  4. Your total will be $364.99 with free shipping.
About this Product:
  • Total Cores: 12
  • Total Threads: 20
  • Performance Cores: 8
    • Max Turbo Frequency: 4.9 GHz
    • Base Frequency: 3.6 GHz
  • Efficient Cores: 4
    • Max Turbo Frequency: 3.8 GHz
    • Base Frequency: 2.7 GHz
  • Cache: 25 MB Intel Smart Cache
  • Total L2 Cache: 12 MB
  • Base Power: 125W
  • Max Turbo Power: 190W
  • Memory Support:
    • Max: 128 GB
    • Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
    • Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
  • Intel UHD Graphics 770
    • Base Frequency: 300 MHz
    • Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.5 GHz

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $18 lower (4.7% savings) than the next best available prices for like-products with prices starting from $382.99. -SaltyOne
    • Highly Rated with 97% 5 out of 5 Egg Reviews on Newegg.
  • For a Review and Benchmarks of this Processor refer to this Gamers Nexus video on the 12700K (video also includes the 12700KF).

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Newegg has Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core / 20-Thread LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (BX8071512700K) on sale for $364.99 when you apply promo code ACFBNA942 in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff Member LovelyCheetah for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the page for Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor
  2. Add to your cart
  3. Apply promo code ACFBNA942
  4. Your total will be $364.99 with free shipping.
About this Product:
  • Total Cores: 12
  • Total Threads: 20
  • Performance Cores: 8
    • Max Turbo Frequency: 4.9 GHz
    • Base Frequency: 3.6 GHz
  • Efficient Cores: 4
    • Max Turbo Frequency: 3.8 GHz
    • Base Frequency: 2.7 GHz
  • Cache: 25 MB Intel Smart Cache
  • Total L2 Cache: 12 MB
  • Base Power: 125W
  • Max Turbo Power: 190W
  • Memory Support:
    • Max: 128 GB
    • Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
    • Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
  • Intel UHD Graphics 770
    • Base Frequency: 300 MHz
    • Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.5 GHz

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $18 lower (4.7% savings) than the next best available prices for like-products with prices starting from $382.99. -SaltyOne
    • Highly Rated with 97% 5 out of 5 Egg Reviews on Newegg.
  • For a Review and Benchmarks of this Processor refer to this Gamers Nexus video on the 12700K (video also includes the 12700KF).

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Jaggsta
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Zen4 will be same way later this year changing to LGA and DDR5 memory motherboards will be $200+ just like Z690
SuplexCity
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Most reviewers recommend DDR4 at this point since the gains are minor over the price you pay. I got the Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 motherboard and this RAM:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293690232578

Should be good for a while
Rednop
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My experience could not be further from this. It's completely lacking core features of W10, like basic taskbar functionality that is an absolute nightmare to use -- can't unstack windows, forced to use thumbnails instead of window names, completely wasting 80% of the real estate of the task bar which you can't customize or change at all now. No second tool tray or clock on secondary monitors. Games that ran perfectly fine right up to the upgrade constantly hang, crash, black screen, etc. It wrecks VR stability and performance, and I constantly have to restart Steam VR and my computer to get games to even launch. My task bar icons on my secondary monitor scramble themselves into a spaced out mess randomly half a dozen times per day, where they get overlapped on top of each other and scattered into the empty space in the task bar, but the actual clickable area for the window sits in the original now-invisible spaces, and the only way to fix it is to restart the explorer process each time. I have yet to find one single good thing to say about this half baked pile of spaghetti code, and it won't be touched by a single business until they can achieve the basic stability and functionality of W10. It's insane that they removed so much basic content that is imperative to productivity.

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Jan 20, 2022 07:43 PM
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SlickCrayon1512Jan 20, 2022 07:43 PM
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I used Windows 11 for a month and finally could not stand it installed a win 10
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Jan 20, 2022 07:45 PM
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lurking4dealsJan 20, 2022 07:45 PM
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Quote from NervousGuide366 :
I don't use that program but I think these are the results for it.

https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-...r-amd-2/4/

Only you can decide if it's worth the money but it looks like it blows the 5600x out of the water for that application.

You should still be able to sell the 5600x for $250.
Thanks for the link! still debating, was actually thinking about the 12700F with a B660i board. Don't need integrated graphics since I need a quadro. All and all, about $600 to switch, then maybe get back a couple hundred selling the amd set up.

I hope I won't need a new PS if I go with the 125W i7. Currently have a 450W SFX
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Jan 20, 2022 07:47 PM
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BloodborneJan 20, 2022 07:47 PM
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Quote from reron :
you need Win11 with Thread Director to make the most of of your efficiency cores. Since I don't want to deal with games and TPM on Win 11, I'm staying with Win10 until at least Win11 SP1.
I'm on a 5800X / 3070 but just FYI Windows 11 has been flawless the past month or so. They fixed the initial bugs, but yea by the first big update is a good time to go for it.
Jan 20, 2022 07:50 PM
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BloodborneJan 20, 2022 07:50 PM
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Quote from J.treehorn :
Currently using a 5600x (top dog a few moths ago but aparently a dirty old man now lol) and RTX 3080 for 4k ultra settings gaming, Will upgrading to the 12700k increase FPS much since GPU appears to be the current bottleneck?
It'll make no difference at 4K that you couldn't get with a bios update and pop in a 5800X. Mainly if you're a high refresh (144Hz, 165Hz 240Hz, etc.) gamer where the bottleneck tends to be CPU sided.
Jan 20, 2022 07:51 PM
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emazurJan 20, 2022 07:51 PM
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Quote from dovlek :
https://www.pcworld.com/article/6...grade.html
Thanks for the info - I almost didn't click b/c I was expecting it to say what I already knew that "you need at least (X generation series) CPU for UHD Blu Ray playback" but I was quite surprised to see that Intel is dropping support in it's newest chips for security reasons. According to that article it means UHD would play back in 1080p instead but according to Cyberlink they won't play at all:
https://www.cyberlink.com/support...o?id=26690
Quote :
The removal of the SGX feature, and its compatibility with the latest Windows OS and drivers, has caused a substantial challenge for CyberLink to continue supporting Ultra HD Blu-ray movie playback in our player software. So much so, that it has been determined that it is no longer feasible for CyberLink to support the Ultra HD Blu-ray playback on newer CPUs and the latest Windows platforms.
This isn't Cyberlink's fault but this is a pretty sorry situation. It's bad enough older CPUs weren't supported like my Intel i7-4790. This caused me not to buy a UHD drive or UHD disks for years until I got an Xbox One S a couple years back. The Blu-ray Disc Association is shooting itself in the foot with these hardware requirements. Though to be honest I don't even notice the difference between Blu Ray and UHD Blu Ray even though I'm on a 75" 4K/HDR TV and I sit less than 10 feet away and the Xbox settings are configured correctly (unrelated topic but I just saw The Greatest Showman on UHD BD over the weekend. I had the chance to see it in theatres when it was released back in 2017 but skipped it b/c "circus musical" sounded bad to me on paper. Big mistake - I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone even if you don't like musicals).
Jan 20, 2022 07:58 PM
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J.treehornJan 20, 2022 07:58 PM
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Quote from Routefinder :
Yes it will. Just sell 5600X and motherboard before the price goes down. It's getting downed already. Don't look back. Smart guys already sold them. A lot of idiots are still holding them.
No need to sell it, I'm not some poor third world slumdog that needs the money but likes to call others poor and spout BS.
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Dr.PolanskiJan 20, 2022 08:14 PM
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Quote from wlandy :
TDW 125W for 8 performance cores + 4 efficient cores? Max 195W?
Does Intel know what they are producing?
People bitching about 150w CPU's are the same people running 400w worth of bulbs in their office, or 20 year old AC units, or HVAC systems from the 1970's… who honestly gives a shit… Do you not own a home with centralized AC or thermostats that control temperature…? Have you made your entire house efficient/eco friendly…? Cause if not you needn't worry about a cpu that uses 75w more power than another and you have bigger fish to fry like replacing that 1800w space heater or hair dryer…
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Jan 20, 2022 08:35 PM
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jenesuispasbavaJan 20, 2022 08:35 PM
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To all those bitching about power consumption, I run my 12700K 24/7 at 125W and it's still a beast.

Slightly lower Cinebench R23 MT (20309 at 125W vs 22106 without power limits, averaging 175W - that's 92% of the performance for 71% of the power) but non-benchmark and non-all-core loads are just as fast and it runs cool and quiet.

Literally no difference in gaming performance. In fact, Intel 12th gen is more efficient when gaming than Ryzen 5000: https://www.pcworld.com/article/5...s-not.html
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Jan 20, 2022 08:38 PM
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dudJan 20, 2022 08:38 PM
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Quote from Routefinder :
Nobody cares about Electric Rates except poor people. 12700K is cheap CPU. It's not expensive at all. 5600X can't be compared with 12700K. They are different lvl. 5600X can be compared with 12400 or 12500.
12700K is far batter than dirty cheap old 5600X. Dirty cheap 12400 and 12500 are better than 5600X too.


Your response helped me make my decision. I'm going with the 5600X!!!!!
Jan 20, 2022 08:40 PM
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dudJan 20, 2022 08:40 PM
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Quote from Routefinder :
What?
LMAO
Are you talking about that seriously?
20yrs old low-end CPUs can even play BR.

Please remember that you need to bring a sense of humor to this community ...
Jan 20, 2022 08:43 PM
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dudJan 20, 2022 08:43 PM
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Quote from Davesilly :
I have the same concern but I'm chilling with an 8700 (no K). Until they can make one that doesn't heat up a room like an oven or show me why I need to upgrade, I'll stand pat.

Agreed! If I lived in an igloo in Alaska I wouldn't be concerned ... but I don't.
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Jan 20, 2022 08:45 PM
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dudJan 20, 2022 08:45 PM
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Quote from J.treehorn :
Currently using a 5600x (top dog a few moths ago but aparently a dirty old man now lol) and RTX 3080 for 4k ultra settings gaming, Will upgrading to the 12700k increase FPS much since GPU appears to be the current bottleneck?

It comes down to ... will you even notice any difference? The answer is quite simple ... NO.
Jan 20, 2022 09:08 PM
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spitrageJan 20, 2022 09:08 PM
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Quote from mkenomad :
I just built a brand new build with a $288 AMD 5600x and $180 ASUS ROG Strix B550-A mono and DD4 RAM. My card is from my old machine - a GTX 1070 SC EVGA and will remain that way until prices come down.

While I doubt I'd take it all down to return it at this point, I am still in the return window for all my parts. Curious what others would do.
Dont know if you have a microcenter near you, but that mb cpu price range is close to what I paid for a 12600k and msi660 mb(sale price and standard $20 combo discount), benchmark wise the 12600k does substantially better than the 5600x. Something to consider, also personally I have returned and bought better pc equipment under very similar circumstances so if it will nag at you then I wouldn't lose any sleep over utilizing the return period, else if your happy with your setup then just enjoy and don't stress over a few clock cyclesSmilie
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snowcrashJan 20, 2022 09:30 PM
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Quote from ghostfreckle :
Gonna also need a new motherboard, from what I've read, so that needs to be factored… and DDR5 ram, unless your new mobo supports old DDR4 ram…
Probably looking at double this price just to start, provided you already have all the other components.
Yep. It was the reason I didn't jump on the previous $300 deal from Microcenter. Most everyone will have to buy a ddr4 mobo to pair with the 12700k now then spend another ~$200 average on a new ddr5 mobo a year or two from now.
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Jan 20, 2022 09:46 PM
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Dr.PolanskiJan 20, 2022 09:46 PM
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Quote from snowcrash :
Yep. It was the reason I didn't jump on the previous $300 deal from Microcenter. Most everyone will have to buy a ddr4 mobo to pair with the 12700k now then spend another ~$200 average on a new ddr5 mobo a year or two from now.
I disagree, RAM has almost never been the bottleneck for me, even in my old rig with 16GB of 1866mhz RAM games ran fine, it was cyberpunk that eventually pushed my 4790K to the limit and caused frame rate issues and not the ram or my 3060 Ti GPU. I am not convinced anyone with a respectable cpu like this i7 and a good GPU will be forced to upgrade to a new mobo because their 3600mhz DDR4 RAM is the bottleneck 12-24 months down the line… but who knows!

-edit: why the thumbs down…? You guys experience poor performance due to an evident RAM bottleneck on the regular? I don't believe it haha!
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