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Intel Core i7-12700T

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

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.2/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core i7-12700T is a Desktop processor with 12 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 21143 and a single-thread rating of 3563. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

CPU Mark21,143
363 samples
Single Thread3,563
Overall rank#974
of 6,054
Reference price$339.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.2Very good

Intel Core i7-12700T is a Desktop processor with 12 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 21143 and a single-thread rating of 3563. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-12700T is a Desktop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include a 35 W reference TDP, a 21,143 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 21,143 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,563 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 35 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 i7-12700T specifications?

The main recorded details are a 35 W reference TDP, a 21,143 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-12700T 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 i7-12700T?

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 i7-12700T use?

The recorded reference TDP is 35 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.

01Intel Core i5-12600Intel21,287 points
02Intel Core i7-11700B @ 3.20GHzIntel21,253 points
03AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440AMD21,180 points
04Intel Core i7-12700TThis CPU21,143 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 8500GEAMD21,113 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 5 8500GEAMD3,905 points
02AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440AMD3,875 points
03Intel Core i5-12600Intel3,815 points
04Intel Core i7-12700TThis CPU3,563 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440AMD756.4 Mark/W
02Intel Core i7-12700TThis CPU604.1 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 5 8500GEAMD603.2 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-12600Intel327.5 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
241,240.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
13,323.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
15,087.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
76.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
60,398.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
82,964.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,158.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
25,327.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2022
Socket—
Cores / threads12 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP35 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Memory support

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

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 32 KB
L1D8 x 48 KB
L28 x 1280 KB
L325 MB