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Intel Core i7-12700E

Explore Intel Core i7-12700E technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.8/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core i7-12700E is a Desktop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 12 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 27844 and a single-thread rating of 3611. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark27,844
28 samples
Single Thread3,611
Overall rank#662
of 6,054
Reference price$599.96

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.8Very good

Intel Core i7-12700E is a Desktop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 12 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 27844 and a single-thread rating of 3611. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-12700E is a Desktop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include a 65 W reference TDP, a 27,844 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 27,844 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,611 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i7-12700E specifications?

The main recorded details are a 65 W reference TDP, a 27,844 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-12700E good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i7-12700E?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i7-12700E use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 7 260AMD27,941 points
02Intel Core i7-12700EThis CPU27,844 points
03Intel Xeon W-3323 @ 3.50GHzIntel27,822 points
05Intel Core i5-13600TIntel27,691 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i5-13600TIntel3,767 points
02AMD Ryzen 7 260AMD3,725 points
03Intel Core i7-12700EThis CPU3,611 points
04Intel Xeon W-3323 @ 3.50GHzIntel2,580 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i5-13600TIntel791.2 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 260AMD620.9 Mark/W
03Intel Core i7-12700EThis CPU428.4 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon W-3323 @ 3.50GHzIntel126.5 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
325,471.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
18,027.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
20,618.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
100.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
75,741.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
103,077.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,580.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
35,814.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2022
Socket—
Cores / threads12 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I10 x 32 KB
L1D10 x 64 KB
L22 x 2048 KB
L325 MB