CPU Configuration

• Cores / Threads: 6 cores / 12 threads (Hyper‑Threading)

• Performance Cores (P‑cores): 6 (no Efficiency (E) cores)

• Base Clock: 2.50 GHz

• Max Turbo Boost: up to 4.40 GHz

• Cache:

  • 18 MB Intel® Smart Cache (L3)

  • ~7.5 MB L2 cache

• TDP (Base Power): 65 W

• Max Turbo Power: ~117 W

• Socket: LGA 1700 — works with Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards

• Integrated Graphics: ❌ None — “F” SKU requires a discrete GPU

🧠 Architecture & Platform

• Architecture: Intel Alder Lake (12th Gen) — strong single‑core performance and efficiency

• Fabrication: Intel 7 process (10 nm)

• Memory Support:

  • DDR4‑3200 and DDR5‑4800 dual‑channel memory

• PCI‑Express: Supports PCIe 5.0 (x16 GPU slots) and PCIe 4.0 (NVMe SSD lanes)

🎮 Performance & Usage

🏆 Gaming & General Use

• Excellent price‑to‑performance mid‑range CPU for gaming, esports titles, and everyday tasks.

• Strong multi‑threaded performance thanks to 6 cores and 12 threads, making it suitable for gaming + background workloads like streaming.

📊 Productivity

• Handles productivity workloads like office software, web browsing, media editing, and light content creation comfortably thanks to good single‑core and multi‑core performance.

⚠️ System Requirements

• Because it lacks integrated graphics, you must pair it with a discrete graphics card for video output and gaming.

• Cooling solution should be included with your build since many tray versions may not include a cooler.