Intel Core i9-12900K Processor 30M Cache, up to 5.20 GHz – 16-Core LGA 1700 – TRAY (Processor Only)
Intel Core i9-12900K
Power up your productivity, gaming, and content creation experiences by installing the Intel Core i9-12900K 3.2 GHz 16-Core LGA 1700 Processor into your desktop computer system. Especially built using a Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process. Additionally this 12th generation desktop processor’s 16 cores combine the performance of eight Efficient-cores and eight 3.2 GHz Performance-cores. The low-voltage Efficient-cores handle background tasks for multitasking while the Performance-cores provide speed for demanding applications and games.
The built-in Intel Thread Director ensures that the two work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximize performance. Additionally, this processor has a 5.2 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency with 30MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i9-12900K also includes support for up to PCI Express 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz to help run and multitask a variety of demanding applications. You can overclock this processor for even greater performance.
The Core i9-12900K features integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics. Please note that a thermal solution is NOT included.
Hybrid Core Design
Background tasks are handled by the processor’s Efficient-cores for multitasking while the Performance-cores provide the speed to handle high-end games and demanding applications.
Intel Thread Director
The Intel Thread Director is built into the CPU’s cores, working with the operating system to ensure each of the 24 threads are assigned to the right core at the right time.
PCIe 4.0 & 5.0
This processor supports up to four PCIe 4.0 and sixteen PCIe 5.0 lanes, delivering 20 lanes in total for exceptional data throughput with compatible devices.
Integrated Graphics
Driven by Intel Xe architecture, the integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics delivers fast, rich 3D performance for high-quality visuals with support for either one 7680 x 4320 resolution 8K monitor or up to four 3840 x 2160 resolution 4K displays with high-dynamic range.
Intel Deep Learning Boost
Accelerates AI inference to improve performance for deep learning workloads.
Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0
Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA) technology helps with noise suppression while enhancing background blurring during video chats.
- Product Collection 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors
- Code Name Products formerly Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-12900K
- Vertical Segment Desktop
- Processor Number i9-12900K
- Status Launched
- Launch Date Q4’21
- Lithography Intel 7
- Use Conditions PC/Client/Tablet
- Recommended Customer Price$589.00 – $599.00
Intel Core i9-12900K:CPU Specifications
- Total Cores 16
- # of Performance-cores 8
- # of Efficient-cores 8
- Total Threads 24
- Max Turbo Frequency 5.20 GHz
- Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency ‡ 5.20 GHz
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5.10 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3.90 GHz
- Performance-core Base Frequency 3.20 GHz
- Efficient-core Base Frequency 2.40 GHz
- Cache 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache
- Total L2 Cache 14 MB
- Processor Base Power 125 W
- Maximum Turbo Power 241 W
Supplemental Information for Intel Core i9-12900K
- Embedded Options Available No
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Memory Specifications
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 128 GB
- Memory Types Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s - Max # of Memory Channels 2
- Max Memory Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Processor Graphics
- Processor Graphics ‡ Intel® UHD Graphics 770
- Graphics Base Frequency 300 MHz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 1.55 GHz
- Graphics Output eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1
- Execution Units 32
- Max Resolution (HDMI)‡ 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
- Max Resolution (DP)‡ 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
- Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel)‡ 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
- DirectX* Support 12
- OpenGL* Support 4.5
- Multi-Format Codec Engines 2
- Intel® Quick Sync Video Yes
- Intel® Clear Video HD Technology Yes
- # of Displays Supported ‡ 4
- Device ID 0x4680
- OpenCL* Support 2.1
Expansion Options
- Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4.0
- Max # of DMI Lanes 8
- Scalability 1S Only
- Intel Core i9-12900K
- PCI Express Revision 5.0 and 4.0
- PCI Express Configurations ‡ Up to 1×16+4, 2×8+4
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes 20
Package Specifications for Intel Core i9-12900K
- Sockets Supported FCLGA1700
- Max CPU Configuration 1
- Thermal Solution Specification PCG 2020A
- TJUNCTION 100°C
- Package Size 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Advanced Technologies
- Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0
- Intel® Thread Director Yes
- Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡ Yes
- Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡ Yes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ 2.0
- Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡ Yes
- Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ Yes
- Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ Yes
- Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡ Yes
- Intel® 64 ‡ Yes
- Intel Core i9-12900K
- Instruction Set 64-bit
- Instruction Set Extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
- Idle States Yes
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology Yes
- Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
- Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes
Security & Reliability with the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Intel® AES New Instructions Yes
- Secure Key Yes
- Intel® OS Guard Yes
- Execute Disable Bit ‡ Yes
- Intel® Boot Guard Yes
- Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) Yes
- Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology Yes