12th Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processor Family
12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors have the optimal balance of frequency, cores, and threads for elite real-world performance.
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 Processor
Elite real-world performance, extreme multitasking, and new overclocking1 controls set the unlocked 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 desktop processor apart. 16 cores, 24 threads, and 5.20 GHz max.
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
Boost your FPS in the most demanding titles while recording and streaming with a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 desktop processor. 12 cores, 20 threads, and 5.0 GHz max.
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 Processor
The unlocked 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 desktop processor provides smooth gameplay on popular titles — 10 cores, 16 threads, and 4.9 GHz max.
Which Gaming CPU Is Right for You?
What's Inside Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors
Intel® Core™ desktop processors drive faster gameplay and better real-world performance. Under the hood, you'll find a new processor core architecture, enhanced overclocking, and a stack of boost technologies that power up the performance of every core.
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6 means faster connections. 6E means less interference and lower latency.2 Game on.3
PCIE 4.0
Use the latest graphics cards and SSDs without bottlenecks. PCIe 4.0 doubles the bandwidth of 3.0.
Speed Boosts
Thermal Velocity Boost ramps up clock speeds to tackle bursts of work. Adaptive Boost increases all-core turbo frequency when needed. Together, they make everything faster.
Thunderbolt™ 4
Hook up multiple monitors, connect to external drives at speeds up to 40GBps, or use a Thunderbolt™ dock to organize everything.
5 Reasons to Try Overclocking
Not sure where to get started? Learn more about the benefits of overclocking.
Intel’s Guide to Everything Overclocking
When you're ready to get the most out of your PC, we've got you covered.
Play Without Limits
Dream bigger when you build with Intel® Core™ processors.
5 Things to Do with a New Gaming PC
Your new PC is a blank slate. Here's how to customize and optimize your system to match your style.
The Ultimate Gaming Desk Setup
Assemble the ultimate battlestation by pairing your PC with 4K monitors, smart lighting, and stylish accessories.
What You Need to Play New Games
System requirements keep going up. Read on to find out if your system is ready to play the biggest games coming out this year.
Optimize Your PC
How to Get the Most Out of Any Gaming PC - At Any Level
Whether you buy or build, the key to PC ownership is knowing where your bottleneck is - and how to fix it.
Is Going DIY Right for You?
Should you build your next PC? Let's walk through the reasons to go DIY—and the reasons you may want a prebuilt solution instead.
How to Build a Gaming PC
Create a custom PC that empowers your playstyle with our ultimate guide to PC building.
How to Choose a Pre-Built PC
From the CPU to the cooler, everything in a pre-built PC matters. Here's how you find one that matches your playstyle.
How to Read Benchmarks
Real-world performance speaks louder than specs. Benchmarks let you compare CPUs across generations— here's how to read them.
What Is CPU Clock Speed?
How fast is your PC's brain? Clock speed tells you in gigahertz. It's a key part of your PC's gaming performance.
Hyper-Threading Explained
With hyper-threading, one core acts like two. That means your PC can do more at once and provide greater CPU throughput in some situations.
Why Refresh Rate Matters
High refresh rate monitors display more images per second. If you're aiming for high frame rates, you'll want one.
How SSDs Impact Gaming
SSDs get you into the game faster with quick boot-up and short level load times.
Game Better
Optimize your PC to optimize your gameplay. Get ahead of the game with advice from pro players and Intel tech experts.
Product and Performance Information
Up to 75% Latency reduction: Is based on Intel simulation data (79%) of 802.11ax with and without OFDMA using 9 clients. Average latency without OFDM is 36ms, with OFDMA average latency is reduced to 7.6ms. Latency improvement requires that the 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) router and all clients support OFDMA.