Best motherboards for Intel Core i7-12700K 2022
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The Intel Core i7-12700K is a unique processor in that it sits slap bang in the middle of the more affordable Core i5-12600K and the overkill that is the Core i9-12900K. Still, we`re going to be recommending the same best motherboards for the Intel Core i7-12700K, all using the Z690 chipset with a mix of DDR4 and DDR5 support, depending on your preference. Best overall ASUS ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming Staff pick The ASUS ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming is the sweet spot for the Core i7-12700K. It has PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 RAM support, a 16+1 power delivery design, high-quality components, 2.5Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, plenty of USB ports, and a striking yet subtle design. It`s also the successor to one of our favorite boards for 11th Gen processors. $400 at Newegg Runner-up MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI If you`re not a fan of ASUS motherboards or want something a little different, we recommend checking out the MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI. You`ve got a similar power setup with full support for DDR5 ...