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Core i9-12900K
16-core 12th Gen Alder Lake flagship that introduced Intel's hybrid desktop design. Discounted pricing keeps it relevant for high-performance LGA1700 builds.
General Information
BrandIntel
NameCore i9-12900K
Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alder Lake (Alder Lake-S; 12th Gen Core i9 hybrid P-cores + E-cores) | |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz | GHz |
| Cache Size | 30 MB | MB |
| Core Count | 16 cores | cores |
| Cpu Socket | LGA1700 | |
| Included Cooler | No | |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | |
| Launch Date | November 4, 2021 | |
| Manufacturing Process | Intel 7 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz | GHz |
| Memory Support | Up to DDR5-4800 MT/s or DDR4-3200 MT/s (dual-channel) | |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 | |
| Price | 299.99 USD | USD |
| Thermal Design Power | 125 W | W |
| Thread Count | 24 threads | threads |
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