12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
Built for the next generation of gaming.
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Game and multitask without compromise powered by Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture on an unlocked processor.
Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.
Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.1
P‑cores are built for performance across single and lightly‑threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.
E‑cores are optimized for multi‑threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.
The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.
Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high‑performance components like memory and graphics.
Thunderbolt™ 4 and Intel® Killer™ Wi‑Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.2
Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.3
1Intel® Thread Director is designed into 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and helps supporting operating systems to more intelligently channel workloads to the right core. No user action required. See intel.com for details.
2Visit www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex (connectivity) for more details.
3Unlocked features are present with select chipsets and processor combinations. Altering clock frequency or voltage may void any product warranties and reduce stability, security, performance, and life of the processor and other components.
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