The 12th Smart Intel Core desktop processor redefines the x86 architecture performance. Introduce our new performance hybrid architecture that combines performance cores with efficient cores to enhance gaming, productivity and creation. These breakthrough processors help operatin

The 12th Smart Intel Core desktop processor redefined the x86 architecture performance.

introduces our new performance hybrid architecture that combines performance cores with efficient cores to enhance gaming, productivity and creation.

These breakthrough processors help operating systems intelligently characterize workloads to ensure optimal kernel layout for execution and pave the way for future leaps in processor design.

enjoys a full range of latest platform innovations, such as the industry's first PCIe 5.0 ready and DDR5 memory.

With Intel Ultra HD Graphics, you can immerse yourself in an amazing visual experience, support up to 8K HDR and be able to view 4 4K monitors simultaneously.

2 Gen Intel Core desktop processors have a variety of options for maximum flexibility so you can choose the performance and cooling features you need to play, work, and create, in a way that you have never seen before.

breaks through core technology

The 12th generation intelligent Intel Core desktop processor has brought revolutionary progress to core performance and provided a revolutionary method for the x86 architecture.

Its performance core (or "P core") is optimized for single-threaded and light-threaded performance, while its efficient core (or "E core") is optimized for scaling high-threaded workloads.

Intel Thread Director helps to monitor and analyze performance data in real time to place the correct application threads seamlessly on the right kernel and optimize performance per watt.

This means gamers, creators and professionals can use their wisdom and power to enhance the most important experience.

Immersive experience

Whether you are delving into the latest games or focusing on advanced professional applications, the 12th Generation Intel Core desktop processor will allow you to immerse yourself without interruption.

Xe architecture-powered Intel Ultra HD Graphics invites you to experience a vivid new experience, enhanced visual support for up to 8K HDR video (billions of colors) and up to 4 synchronous 4K monitors.

12th Generation Intel Core desktop processors are able to eliminate interrupts with enhanced Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA), thereby more effectively suppressing video noise and background blur.

For elite games, world-class productivity, free-flowing creations, and more, the 12 thGen Intel Core desktop processor enables deep immersion and focus.

Accelerate platform innovation

leverages the latest platform technology to drive incredible games, workflows and creations.

Our 12th Generation Smart Intel Core desktop processors offer up to 20 channels (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0), driving the best standalone graphics and storage performance by enabling higher bandwidth connection points.

DDR5 brings fast speeds up to 4800 MT/s, which can increase memory bandwidth speeds compared to previous generations using DDR4 3200 MT/s memory.

fine-tunes computing power and performance with unlocked 12th Generation Intel Core desktop processors with overclocking capabilities and advanced tuning support.

With these and other platform enhancements, you will be able to work, play and create with impressive control and confidence.

12th Generation Intel Core Desktop Processor: Feature Overview

Overclocking features and capabilities

2 Gen Intel Core desktop processors have a variety of options for maximum flexibility so you can choose the performance and cooling features you need to play, work, and create, in a way that you have never seen before.

breaks through core technology

The 12th generation intelligent Intel Core desktop processor has brought revolutionary progress to core performance and provided a revolutionary method for the x86 architecture.

Its performance core (or "P core") is optimized for single-threaded and light-threaded performance, while its efficient core (or "E core") is optimized for scaling high-threaded workloads.

Intel Thread Director helps to monitor and analyze performance data in real time to place the correct application threads seamlessly on the right kernel and optimize performance per watt.

This means gamers, creators and professionals can use their wisdom and power to enhance the most important experience.

Immersive experience

Whether you are delving into the latest games or focusing on advanced professional applications, the 12th Generation Intel Core desktop processor will allow you to immerse yourself without interruption.

Xe architecture-powered Intel Ultra HD Graphics invites you to experience a vivid new experience, enhanced visual support for up to 8K HDR video (billions of colors) and up to 4 synchronous 4K monitors.

12th Generation Intel Core desktop processors are able to eliminate interrupts with enhanced Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA), thereby more effectively suppressing video noise and background blur.

For elite games, world-class productivity, free-flowing creations, and more, the 12 thGen Intel Core desktop processor enables deep immersion and focus.

Accelerate platform innovation

leverages the latest platform technology to drive incredible games, workflows and creations.

Our 12th Generation Smart Intel Core desktop processors offer up to 20 channels (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0), driving the best standalone graphics and storage performance by enabling higher bandwidth connection points.

DDR5 brings fast speeds up to 4800 MT/s, which can increase memory bandwidth speeds compared to previous generations using DDR4 3200 MT/s memory.

fine-tunes computing power and performance with unlocked 12th Generation Intel Core desktop processors with overclocking capabilities and advanced tuning support.

With these and other platform enhancements, you will be able to work, play and create with impressive control and confidence.

12th Generation Intel Core Desktop Processor: Feature Overview

Feature	Benefits
Performance Hybrid Architecture	Performance Hybrid Architecture, combining Performance Core (P-core) and Efficient Core (E-Core), provides balanced single-threaded and multi-threaded real-world performance.
Intel Thread Controller2	Optimize workloads by helping the operating system scheduler intelligently distribute workloads to the optimal kernel.
PCIe 5.0 Up to 16 channels	provides up to 32 GT/s ready speeds, providing fast access to discrete graphics, storage and peripherals over up to 16 PCI Express 5.0 channels.
PCIe 4.0 Up to 4 channels	provides speeds up to 16 GT/s, allowing fast access to storage and peripherals over up to 4 PCI Express 4.0 channels.
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s 3	This industry-first memory technology supports fast frequency and high bandwidth and throughput, thereby improving workflow and productivity.
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s 3	continues to support existing memory technology and speed.
L3 and L2 cache	Increases the shared Intel Smart Cache (L3) and L2 cache sizes provide large memory capacity and reduce latency, enabling fast game loading and smooth frame rates.
Intel Deep Learning Accelerates	Accelerates AI Inference to improve the performance of deep learning workloads.
Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA 3.0)	handles AI voice and audio applications such as neural noise cancellation while releasing CPU resources to improve overall system performance and responsiveness.
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0	identifies the fastest kernel of the processor and directs critical workloads to them.
X e architecture-powered Intel Ultra HD Graphics Card	Rich Media and Smart Graphics Features enhance visual complexity, enhance 3D performance and faster image processing.
When used with Intel Z690 chipset, the processor P core, E core, graphics card and memory can be set to run at a frequency higher than the processor specifications, thereby achieving higher performance.
+ options	12th Generation Smart Intel Core Desktop processors have a variety of options for maximum flexibility so you can choose the performance and cooling characteristics you want. The 12th Smart Intel Core desktop processor redefined the x86 architecture performance. introduces our new performance hybrid architecture that combines performance cores with efficient cores to enhance gaming, productivity and creation. These breakthrough processors help operating systems intelligently characterize workloads to ensure optimal kernel layout for execution and pave the way for future leaps in processor design. enjoys a full range of latest platform innovations, such as the industry's first PCIe 5.0 ready and DDR5 memory. With Intel Ultra HD Graphics, you can immerse yourself in an amazing visual experience, support up to 8K HDR and be able to view 4 4K monitors simultaneously.

Overclocking features and capabilities

Feature	Benefits
Performance Hybrid Architecture	Performance Hybrid Architecture, combining Performance Core (P-core) and Efficient Core (E-Core), provides balanced single-threaded and multi-threaded real-world performance.
Intel Thread Controller2	Optimize workloads by helping the operating system scheduler intelligently distribute workloads to the optimal kernel.
PCIe 5.0 Up to 16 channels	provides up to 32 GT/s ready speeds, providing fast access to discrete graphics, storage and peripherals over up to 16 PCI Express 5.0 channels.
PCIe 4.0 Up to 4 channels	provides speeds up to 16 GT/s, allowing fast access to storage and peripherals over up to 4 PCI Express 4.0 channels.
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s 3	This industry-first memory technology supports fast frequency and high bandwidth and throughput, thereby improving workflow and productivity.
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s 3	continues to support existing memory technology and speed.
L3 and L2 cache	Increases the shared Intel Smart Cache (L3) and L2 cache sizes provide large memory capacity and reduce latency, enabling fast game loading and smooth frame rates.
Intel Deep Learning Accelerates	Accelerates AI Inference to improve the performance of deep learning workloads.
Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA 3.0)	handles AI voice and audio applications such as neural noise cancellation while releasing CPU resources to improve overall system performance and responsiveness.
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0	identifies the fastest kernel of the processor and directs critical workloads to them.
X e architecture-powered Intel Ultra HD Graphics Card	Rich Media and Smart Graphics Features enhance visual complexity, enhance 3D performance and faster image processing.
When used with Intel Z690 chipset, the processor P core, E core, graphics card and memory can be set to run at a frequency higher than the processor specifications, thereby achieving higher performance.
+ options	12th Generation Smart Intel Core Desktop processors have a variety of options for maximum flexibility so you can choose the performance and cooling characteristics you want.

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The 12th generation smart Intel Core Desktop processor comparison

4

.5 or 7.5 7

Intel Core i9

Intel Core i7

Intel Core i5

Intel Core i3

Maximum turbine frequency [GHz]

Up to 5.2

Up to 5.0

Up to 5.0

Up to 5.0

Up to 5.0

Up to 5.0

Up to 5.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0

Up to 0.0 .9

up to 4.4

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency [GHz]

Up to 5.2

Up to 5.2

Up to 15. 5.0

not applicable

not applicable

performance core maximum turbo frequency [GHz]

up to 5.1

up to 4.9

up to 4.9

up to 4.9

up to 4.9

up to 4.4

up to 4.4

up to 4.4m3

up to 5.1m3m3m18

up to 5.1m3m3m18

up to 4.9m3m3m18

high-efficiency core maximum turbo frequency [GHz]

up to 3.9

up to 3.8

up to 3.6

up to 3.6

not applicable

performance core basic frequency [GHz]

up to 3.2

up to 3.6

up to 3.6

up to 3.6

up to 3.6m 3.7

up to 3.5

high-efficiency core fundamental frequency [GHz]

up to 2.4

up to 2.7

up to 2.8

up to 2.8

not applicable

processor kernel (P kernel + E Kernel)

16 (8P + 8E)

12 (8P + 4E)

10 (6P + 4E) or 6 (6P + 0E)

4 (4P + 0E)

Intel Hyperthreading technology5

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

Total processor thread

24

20

16 or 12 7

8

Intel Thread Controller2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes, available on a specific processor7

Not

Intel Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size [MB]

30

25

20 or 18 7

12

L2 Total cache size [MB]

maximum memory speed [MT/s]

DDR5 4800 DDR4 3200

DDR4 3200

Up to DDR5 4800

Up to DDR5 4800 up to DDR4 3200

CPU PCIe 5.0 Channel

16

16

16

16

16

CPU PCIe 4.0 Channel

Enhanced Intel Ultra HD Graphics Card

Intel Ultra HD Graphics Card 770

Intel Ultra HD Graphics Card 770

Intel Ultra HD Graphics Card 770

Intel UHD graphics card 770 or 730

Intel ultra-high definition graphics card 730

Graphic dynamic frequency 8 [MHz]

Up to 1550

Up to 1500

Up to 1450

Processor P-core / E-core / Graphics card / Memory overclocking 4 8

Yes, available on a specific processor

Yes, available on a specific processor

Yes, available on a specific processor

Not

Intel Quickly sync videos

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Intel Deep Learning Acceleration (Intel DL Boost)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Intel Advanced Vector Extension 2 (Intel AVX2)

not

is

is

is

is

is

Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator (GNA)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-x/ VT-d)

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

s schema-based execution control (MBEC)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Intel Threat Detection Technology (Intel TDT)

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

intel control flow mandatory technology (Intel CET)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Intel Advanced Encryption Standard New Directive (Intel AES-NI)

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

intel BIOS Guard

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Intel Boot Protection

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

intel OS Guard

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Intel Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller Virtualization (Intel APIC-v)

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

intel Security key

is

is

is

is

is

Intel Platform Trust Technology (Intel PTT)

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

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