Intel Core i9 12900K Processor
BX8071512900K | IntelThis product has been discontinued
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Features
Performance that puts gaming first
Compete with confidence or get immersed in new worlds with a revolutionary processor architecture that focuses on what matters most – gaming.
Unlocked and overclockable
Divide and conquer
Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.
Intel Thread Director
Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.
8 Performance-cores
P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.
8 Efficient-cores
E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.
Performance beyond the cores
The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.
Ready for what's next
Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
Best-in-class connectivity
Thunderbolt™ 4 and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.
Streamlined overclocking
Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.
Specifications
Number of Cores | 16 (8 Performance-cores/8 Efficient-cores) |
Number of Threads | 24 (16 on Performance-cores/8 on Efficient-cores) |
Processor Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
Max Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
Single P-core Max/Base Clock Speed | 5.2/3.2 GHz |
Single E-core Max/Base Clock speed | 3.9/2.4 GHz |
Cache | 30MB |
Processor Base Power | 125W |
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology | 3.0 |
Mother Compatibility | 600 Series 600 series compatibility available on select motherboards only. Not all features present on all motherboards. Check with your motherboard manufacturer. |
Total CPU PCIe Lanes | 20 |
Memory Speed Support | DDR5 DDR4 |