Is i7-12700K running hot? (2023)

Does i7-12700K have cooler?

Intel BX8071512700K Core i7-12700K 12 Core 3.6GHz 10nm Alder Lake Socket LGA1700 Desktop CPU - Cooler Not Included. Please note: This package does not include a CPU cooler, one will have to be purchased separately if required.

The Intel Core i7-4765T and i7-920 CPUs both have maximum operating temperatures of 66 and 68 degrees Celsius, respectively (150 and 154 Fahrenheit). Both processors operate between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius (97 and 100 Fahrenheit) at idle and 56 and 58 degrees Celsius (132 and 136 Fahrenheit) working at full load.

The high and normal safe temperature varies depending on the processor, but anything above 80 degrees Celsius / 176 degrees Fahrenheit is too high for any modern processor. The normal CPU temp while gaming should remain between 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 Celsius) and 158 degrees Fahrenheit (70 Celsius).

The 12700K CPU's support for DDR5 with a max stock speed of 4800 MHz can be excellent for performance with the latest graphics-intense games.

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a good choice for those looking for a mid-to-high tier CPU with a performance boost over the Core i5-12600K. The Core i7-12700K features the ability to overclock and with the new architectural design from the Alder Lake series, users can expect maximum performance.

Intel Core i7 and i5 12th Gen.

Although not required, a liquid cooling system would be ideal for cooling down the processor at its peak performance.

Intel® Core™ i7 Processors

These processors power high-end PCs with excellent CPU performance for discrete-level graphics and AI acceleration.

Computers with Intel Core i5 CPUs are great for everyday use and your basic computer needs, like normal browsing, working, and light gaming. The i7 CPU is better for more specialized, resource-intensive, performance-oriented apps and higher-end gaming.

At the highest loads, your average CPU temps can go up to 80–85°C, but consider this the absolute limit. Sustained CPU temps above 80°C can do long-term damage to the CPU and its silicon. If your CPU goes higher than 90°C for several hours, it will likely reduce the lifespan of your processor.

Since Intel assumes that buyers of the i9 12900K (opens in new tab), i7 12700K and i5 12600K (opens in new tab) will buy aftermarket coolers, they don't come bundled with one.

Does the i7 come with a CPU cooler?

All Boxed, (not tray or OEM) Intel Core CPUs come with a stock cooler unless it is a K or X series processor- an i7–9700 comes with a cooler but an i7–9700K won't.

Intel Core i7 12700KF 3.6GHz (5.0GHz max clock speed), 12 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 4 Efficient-cores), 20 Thread (16 on Performance-cores, 4 on Efficient-cores) CPU, Socket LGA 1700, 25MB SmartCache, 125 W processor base power, BX8071512700KF. Retail box does not include fan, heatsink or thermal paste.

Thank you for your question. Yes, this Intel® Core™ i7-11700 Processor includes a fan that covers the needs of the processor Thermal Design Power (TDP).