Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor (12th Gen, Alder Lake)

The Intel Core i9-12900K is a flagship processor in Intel's 12th Generation Alder Lake series, offering exceptional performance for high-end gaming, content creation, and professional workloads. With Intel’s revolutionary hybrid architecture, it combines powerful Performance-cores (P-cores) and energy-efficient Efficient-cores (E-cores) to deliver an ideal balance of power and efficiency for demanding applications.

🧠 Key Specifications

• Total Cores / Threads: 16 (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) / 24 Threads

• Base Clock Speeds:

  • P-cores: 3.2 GHz

  • E-cores: 2.4 GHz

• Max Turbo Frequency:

  • P-cores: Up to 5.2 GHz

  • E-cores: Up to 3.9 GHz

• Cache:

  • L2 Cache: 14 MB

  • L3 Cache: 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache

• Processor Base Power: 125 W

• Maximum Turbo Power: 241 W

• Socket: LGA 1700

• Integrated Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 770

💾 Memory Support

• Supported Memory Types: DDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800

• Max Memory Size: 128 GB

• Memory Channels: 2

• Max Memory Bandwidth: Up to 76.8 GB/s (DDR5)

• ECC Memory Support: No

🔧 Key Features

• Intel® Hybrid Architecture with a combination of P-cores and E-cores for optimized power and performance

• Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 for higher clock speeds during demanding tasks

• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology for improved multitasking and parallel computing

• Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x and VT-d)

• PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support for faster data throughput

• Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost to enhance CPU performance when thermal conditions allow

🎯 Ideal For:

• Enthusiast Gamers looking for high frame rates in the latest AAA games at 4K resolution

• Content Creators needing immense processing power for tasks like 3D rendering, 4K video editing, and other media production tasks

• Power Users who run virtual machines, handle large databases, or work with demanding professional software

The Intel Core i9-12900K stands at the pinnacle of desktop processing power, designed for gamers and content creators alike. Featuring a hybrid architecture that combines performance cores and efficient cores, this flagship processor delivers exceptional multitasking capabilities and responsiveness. With a base clock speed of 3.2 GHz and the ability to turbo boost up to 5.2 GHz, the i9-12900K excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. The CPU supports cutting-edge technologies, including DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, ensuring future-proof performance. Additionally, its unlocked design provides enthusiasts with the opportunity to overclock for even higher performance levels. Whether rendering high-resolution graphics or engaging in intense gaming sessions, the Intel Core i9-12900K proves to be a robust choice for anyone looking to push the boundaries of digital performance.