The Intel 12th gen Alder Lake CPUs are now only weeks away from launch, with the Core i7-12700 & i7-12700K being one of the SKUs that will get released first. This new generation of processors sees Intel introduce its new hybrid architecture to the desktop x86 world. In this article, we are going to be looking at where to buy the Intel Core i7-12700K, the release date, the price, and pre order options.
The launch of the i7-12700K coincides with the new Z690 motherboards and DDR5 RAM, making this an exciting winter period for the enthusiast.
Intel Core i7-12700K & i7-12700KF release date
The release date for the Intel Core i7-12700 and i7-12700K is set for the 4th of November. We think they will release the three main SKUs first (i9-12900K, i7-12700K, and i5-12600K), with the rest following in 2022. We believe pre orders start from the 27th of October, indicating the launch is very close.
Intel Core i7-12700K(KF) specifications
Let’s take a closer look at what we can expect from the Intel Core i7-12700K.
Until the big launch, there is no confirmed price for the Intel Core i7-12700K but for budding buyers who miss out on the initial stock, you should be able to pre order the new 12th gen Intel CPU from all the major retailers.
One thing we are confident about is that the Core i7 SKUs are likely to be more expensive than the 11th gen. This is obviously down to them featuring more cores and in theory, they should be faster too.
We expect the price of the i7-12700K to be placed around the $400-$500 mark.
Where to buy Intel Core i7-12700K(KF) CPUs – US
All the Intel 12th-gen where-to-buy links for the major retailers in the US will be listed below. Remember, demand is likely to be exceptionally high for these – meaning, you’ll have to get in early if you want to secure an Alder Lake CPU.
Amazon US – Intel Core i7-12700(K) CPU listings, pre order, & prices
All major UK retailers will stock the Intel Core i7-12700K Alder Lake processors and we will be continually updating this list with all the links we find.
Amazon UK – Intel Core i7-12700(K) CPU listings, pre order, & prices
Just like everywhere else, major retailers in Canada are yet to post Intel Core i7-12700K listings live yet. However, you can rest assured that when they do, we’ll have all the best places linked below.
Amazon CA – Intel Core i7-12700(K) CPU listings, pre order, & prices
Shaun is a gaming enthusiast and computer science graduate who has been working with computers for the last 15 years. He took a shine to competitive FPS back in the mid-2000s and hasn't looked back since.
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