Processor Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

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 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)

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.
• 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.

Performance beyond the cores.

• 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.

• Processor	‎3.2 GHz core_i9

• Brand	‎Intel
  Series	‎Core i9

• Processor Brand	‎Intel
  Number of Processors	‎16

• Intel® Core™ i9 Processors

  This desktop processor family features an innovative architecture designed for intelligent performance (AI), immersive display and graphics, plus enhanced tuning and expandability to put gamers and PC enthusiasts fully in control of real-world experiences.

  Chipset Compatibility: Find compatible motherboards by accessing the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool, click Desktop and Workstation Processors , and choose the processor to find available compatible motherboards and other related information. 

  • Built for the Next Generation of Gaming. Game and multitask without compromise powered by Intel’s performance hybrid architecture on an unlocked processor.
  • Integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics
  • Compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
  • The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB
  • 30 MB of L3 cache memory provides excellent hit rate in short access time enabling improved system performance
  • 10 nm enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient
  • Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient

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