Alder Lake

For other uses, see Alder Lake (disambiguation).

Alder Lake
Intel Core i7-12700KF
General information
LaunchedNovember 4, 2021; 3 years ago (November 4, 2021)[1]
Marketed byIntel
Designed byIntel
Common manufacturer
  • Intel
Product code80715
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate
  • 800 MHz to 5.3 GHz, P-cores
  • 700 MHz to 4.0 GHz, E-cores
DMI speeds16 GT/s
Cache
L1 cache
  • 80 KB (32 instructions + 48 data), per P-core
  • 96 KB (64 instructions + 32 data), per E-core
L2 cache1.25 MB per P-core
2 MB per E-core cluster
L3 cacheUp to 30 MB, shared
Architecture and classification
Technology nodeIntel 7 (previously known as 10ESF)
Microarchitecture
Instruction setx86
Instructionsx86-64
Extensions
Physical specifications
Cores
  • Up to 8 P-cores
  • Up to 8 E-cores
GPUIntel Xe-based integrated graphics
Sockets
  • Desktop
  • Mobile
    • BGA 1774
    • BGA 1964 (HX series)
Products, models, variants
Product code name
  • ADL
Brand names
  • Intel Core
  • Pentium
  • Celeron
  • Intel Processor
Variant
History
Predecessors
SuccessorRaptor Lake
Support status
Supported

Alder Lake is Intel's codename for the 12th generation of Intel Core processors based on a hybrid architecture utilizing Golden Cove performance cores and Gracemont efficient cores.[2][3] It is fabricated using Intel's Intel 7 process, previously referred to as Intel 10 nm Enhanced SuperFin (10ESF).[4][5][6] The 10ESF has a 10%-15% boost in performance over the 10SF used in the mobile Tiger Lake processors. Intel officially announced 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs on October 27, 2021,[7] mobile CPUs and non-K series desktop CPUs on January 4, 2022,[8] Alder Lake-P and -U series on February 23, 2022,[9] and Alder Lake-HX series on May 10, 2022.[10]

  1. ^ Cutress, Ian. "Intel 12th Gen Core Alder Lake for Desktops: Top SKUs Only, Coming November 4th". www.anandtech.com.
  2. ^ Cutress, Ian (August 14, 2020). "Intel Alder Lake: Confirmed x86 Hybrid with Golden Cove and Gracemont for 2021". AnandTech. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Dexter, Alan (April 6, 2021). "Intel Alder Lake CPUs: What are they, when will they launch, and how fast will they be?". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "CES 2021: Intel Announces Four New Processor Families". Intel Newsroom. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (July 26, 2021). "Intel has a new architecture roadmap and a plan to retake its chipmaking crown in 2025". The Verge. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  6. ^ Subramaniam, Vaidyanathan (July 27, 2021). "Intel details new process innovations and node names, Alder Lake 10 nm Enhanced SuperFin is now Intel 7; Intel 20A is the 2 nm process for 2024". Notebook Check. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "Intel Unveils 12th Gen Intel Core, Launches World's Best Gaming Processor, i9-12900K". Intel. October 27, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  8. ^ "CES: Intel Engineers Fastest Mobile Processor Ever with 12th Gen Intel Core Mobile". Intel. January 4, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Intel Expands Mobile Leadership, Brings Enthusiast Performance to". Intel Newsroom. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  10. ^ "12th Gen Intel Core HX Processors Launch as World's Best Mobile Workstation Platform". Intel Newsroom. May 10, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022.