ModelBrand | Intel |
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Processors Type | Desktop |
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Series | Core i9 12th Gen |
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Name | Core i9-12900K |
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Model | BX8071512900K |
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DetailsCPU Socket Type | LGA 1700 |
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Core Name | Alder Lake |
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# of Cores | 16-Core (8P+8E) |
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# of Threads | 24 |
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Operating Frequency | P-core Base Frequency: 3.2 GHz E-core Base Frequency: 2.4 GHz |
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Max Turbo Frequency | Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: Up to 5.2 GHz Single P-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.1 GHz Single E-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 3.9 GHz |
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L2 Cache | 14MB |
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L3 Cache | 30MB |
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Manufacturing Tech | Intel 7 |
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64-Bit Support | Yes |
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Hyper-Threading Support | Yes |
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Memory Types | DDR4 3200 / DDR5 4800 |
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Memory Channel | 2 |
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Max Memory Size | 128 GB |
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Max Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
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Virtualization Technology Support | Yes |
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Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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Graphics Base Frequency | 300 MHz |
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Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.55 GHz |
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PCI Express Revision | 5.0 |
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Max Number of PCI Express Lanes | 20 |
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Thermal Design Power | Processor Base Power: 125W Maximum Turbo Power: 241W |
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Cooling Device | Cooling device not included - Processor Only |
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Windows 11 | Supported |
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Additional InformationDate First Available | October 08, 2021 |
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12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K desktop processor
Built for the next generation of gaming.
Revolutionary performance and multitasking.With the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you’ll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background.Up to5.2 GHz Max Clock Speed
116 Cores8 Performance-cores8 Efficient-cores
24 Threads16 on Performance-cores8 on Efficient-cores
Unlocked and overclockable
2Single P-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 5.2/3.2 GHzSingle E-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 3.9/2.4 GHzIntel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0Processor base power: 125WIntel® Smart Cache: 30MBMotherboard compatibility: 600 series3Total CPU PCIe lanes: 20Memory speed: DDR5
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.
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Intel® Thread Director
Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.4
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 nextSupport for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
Best-in-class connectivityThunderbolt™ 4 technology and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.5
Streamlined overclockingSeparate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.