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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 21, 2025 2:52 PM

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

$155

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Amazon has Intel i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core / 20-Thread LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (BX8071512700KF) on sale for $155. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • 12-Cores
    • 8 Performance-cores
    • 4 Efficient-cores
  • 20-Threads
  • Efficient-Core Frequency:
    • Base: 2.70 GHz
    • Max Turbo: 3.80 GHz
  • Performance-Core Frequency:
    • Base: 3.60 GHz
    • Max Turbo: 4.90 GHz
  • Cache:
    • 25 MB Intel Smart Cache
    • 12 MB L2 Cache
  • PCI Express Lanes: 20
  • LGA 1700 Socket

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Amazon has Intel i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core / 20-Thread LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (BX8071512700KF) on sale for $155. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • 12-Cores
    • 8 Performance-cores
    • 4 Efficient-cores
  • 20-Threads
  • Efficient-Core Frequency:
    • Base: 2.70 GHz
    • Max Turbo: 3.80 GHz
  • Performance-Core Frequency:
    • Base: 3.60 GHz
    • Max Turbo: 4.90 GHz
  • Cache:
    • 25 MB Intel Smart Cache
    • 12 MB L2 Cache
  • PCI Express Lanes: 20
  • LGA 1700 Socket

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:

Original Post

Written by phoinix | Staff

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gocartone
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Like I said if you are upgrading an old system then it's just 155+100 so 255. And most people are not near MC, so figure 290+80 cheap MB + 80 32gb ddr5 $450, 9700x isn't almost double the performance of a 12700k. I would say go for ryzen if you have the money or are building from scratch, but for a budget upgrade this is great. Hell, I might upgrade my 7700k VR-only rig with one of these as it's got 32gb of good ram.
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gocartone
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It's not much slower than the new 15th gen that was a step backwards from the 14th though 😂 Oh and less than half the price. Great at this price if you are upgrading an old pc as you can still get DDR4 MB for this, making it only a little over $200 to get this and a cheap MB and have a huge upgrade over a 6th-11th gen.
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un_plugMar 21, 2025 3:54 PM
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Thanks OP, cheaper than anywhere else, except maybe Aliexpress.
Doing my very first PC build, decided to do a cheap last gen intel build. Already ordered 1700 motherboard, was gonna go with intel 12400f for $110, but for $45 more for more cores might go i7 (though bad being more power usage & heat).
Now I just need to catch an intel arc b580 in stock, though it looks like prices might go up anywhere from $50-$100 than two months ago Mad
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jmandawgMar 21, 2025 6:14 PM
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Quote from notrandom78129 :
this is two generations old now though right...
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It's not much slower than the new 15th gen that was a step backwards from the 14th though 😂 Oh and less than half the price. Great at this price if you are upgrading an old pc as you can still get DDR4 MB for this, making it only a little over $200 to get this and a cheap MB and have a huge upgrade over a 6th-11th gen.
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ReginaldStubtoeMar 22, 2025 12:03 AM
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Quote from JackZ3019 :
This is total trash option, especially for those have MC access.

$155+$100 MB+$50 32GB DDR4 = $305. this is the minimum you have to spend.

MC has $400 combo for 9700x, DDR-5, much better energy usage, much better performance all around.
I got a 5800xt with a B550 Tomahawk for $285 and I'm considering returning it for this. can I get a mobo as good as the Tomahawk for this at about $130?

edit: I meant the Intel. I dont have a MC nearby

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Mar 22, 2025 3:13 AM
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JackZ3019Mar 22, 2025 3:13 AM
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Quote from ReginaldStubtoe :
I got a 5800xt with a B550 Tomahawk for $285 and I'm considering returning it for this. can I get a mobo as good as the Tomahawk for this at about $130?

edit: I meant the Intel. I dont have a MC nearby
So you wanna go with DDR4 option.
GIGABYTE Z790 S WiFi DDR4 is decent imo.
https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Z...r=8-7&th=1
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Quote from JackZ3019 :
This is total trash option, especially for those have MC access.

$155+$100 MB+$50 32GB DDR4 = $305. this is the minimum you have to spend.

MC has $400 combo for 9700x, DDR-5, much better energy usage, much better performance all around.
Like I said if you are upgrading an old system then it's just 155+100 so 255. And most people are not near MC, so figure 290+80 cheap MB + 80 32gb ddr5 $450, 9700x isn't almost double the performance of a 12700k. I would say go for ryzen if you have the money or are building from scratch, but for a budget upgrade this is great. Hell, I might upgrade my 7700k VR-only rig with one of these as it's got 32gb of good ram.
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ReginaldStubtoeMar 22, 2025 4:05 PM
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Quote from gocartone :
Like I said if you are upgrading an old system then it's just 155+100 so 255. And most people are not near MC, so figure 290+80 cheap MB + 80 32gb ddr5 $450, 9700x isn't almost double the performance of a 12700k. I would say go for ryzen if you have the money or are building from scratch, but for a budget upgrade this is great. Hell, I might upgrade my 7700k VR-only rig with one of these as it's got 32gb of good ram.
I just realised I'd need a cooler too. I might as well just stick with what I got. was originally just going 5600t, adding $40 for the 5800xt looked worth it, but 12700kf looks like another + $30-$50 ontop of that
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flashdriveMar 23, 2025 1:26 AM
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Thanks to the OP. I missed out on this deal a couple days ago but caught it today.
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clsAMar 23, 2025 1:27 AM
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This is what I paid for mine back in Dec of 2023. I did have some help though.
Order Summary
Item(s) Subtotal:$214.99
Shipping & Handling:$0.00

Estimated tax to be collected:$16.12
Gift Card Amount:-$50.00
Rewards Points:-$26.02
Grand Total:$155.09

It has been a Great processor highly recommended, system is super stable and pushes a 4070 TI Super just fine.

I scored the $211, I7-14700K so I'll be passing this to my kids later next month.
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t8i5nMar 23, 2025 2:43 AM
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Dang it's a KF. Was thinking of upgrading the plex server.
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Quote from gocartone :
It's not much slower than the new 15th gen that was a step backwards from the 14th though 😂 Oh and less than half the price. Great at this price if you are upgrading an old pc as you can still get DDR4 MB for this, making it only a little over $200 to get this and a cheap MB and have a huge upgrade over a 6th-11th gen.
Still feels weird to see a deal on a 12th gen i7.

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favreervafMar 23, 2025 4:01 AM
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Love my 12700KF. It's paired with a 6900XT. For gaming this CPU will last many more years. That was a rock star of a generation of CPUs. Maybe one of the best i7's ever IMO

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