CPU deals: Intel Core i7-12700K is selling at 32% off today

i7-12700K examples

Today on Amazon you can score the Intel Core i7-12700K Desktop Processor, usually selling at $496.25, for just $337.49 which is 32% off. A plus for this 12th generation CPU is that it takes both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, handy in these times of chip shortage and scalping.

A few of the highlights can be viewed below.

Intel® Core® i7 3.60 GHz processor offers more cache space and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications with better onboard graphics and faster turbo boost

The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB

25 MB of L3 cache to boost the instruction processing and system performance

Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient

To boost graphics and visual quality, the chipset has a built in Intel UHD Graphics controller

Here are the main specs for this chip:

	Specifications
Product Name	Intel Core i7-12700K
Single P-core Max/Base Speed	5.0/3.6 GHz
Single E-core Max/Base Speed	3.8/2.7 GHz
Processor base power	125W
Intel Smart Cache	25MB
Motherboard compatibility	600 series(3)
Total CPU PCIe lanes	20
Memory Speed	DDR4 & DDR5 (3200Mhz - 4800Mhz)
Socket	1700
Discrete graphics required	K version: No - KF version: Yes

You can add a Protection Plan for three years from $33.99 and this qualifies for free delivery and returns. See details for return and warranty on the page. If this doesn't interest you, why not check out the other daily deals?

In addition, the KF version (that's the same CPU but without onboard graphics) is going for $350.98, which is only 10% off its MSRP of $389.99. So you aren't really benefiting here unless the above deal sells out and becomes unavailable. We checked and this deal is cheaper than at Newegg.