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Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
$359.00
Brand | Intel |
CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
CPU Model | Core i9 |
CPU Speed | 3 |
CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
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- 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 to 5.2 GHz Max Clock Speed(1)
- 16 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 8 Efficient-cores)
- 24 Threads (16 on Performance-cores, 8 on Efficient-cores)
- Unlocked and overclockable(2)
- 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.(4)
- 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.(5)
- Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.
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Built for the next generation of gaming.
12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K desktop processor
Tech Specs
Single P-core Max/Base Speed | 5.2/3.2 GHz |
Single E-core Max/Base Speed | 3.9/2.4 GHz |
Processor base power | 125W |
Intel Smart Cache | 30MB |
Motherboard compatibility | 600 series(3) |
Total CPU PCIe lanes | 20 |
Memory speed | DDR5 |
Socket | 1700 |
Discrete graphics required? | No |
Performance that puts gaming first.
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Revolutionary performance and multitasking.
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Divide and conquer.
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Performance beyond the cores.
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