Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores, 24 Threads up to 5.2 GHz, Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W, Support DDR4 & 5, PCIe Gen 5.0, 12th Gen Boxed (BX8071512900K)

ABOUT THIS ITEM

Experience the next generation of gaming with the boxed Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Desktop Processor. Engineered using Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process, it has 16 cores, a combined performance of eight Efficient-cores and eight 3.2 GHz Performance-cores, plus 24 threads so you can take on creative projects and today’s games. This processor also has a 5.2 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency with 30MB of Intel® Smart Cache for fast and reliable performance. With integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics and support up to PCIe 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory, easily boost your PC to play today’s titles.

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K desktop processor

Built for the next generation of gaming.

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 Speed¹

16 Cores

8 Performance-cores

8 Efficient-cores

24 Threads

16 on Performance-cores

8 on Efficient-cores

Unlocked and overclockable²

Single P-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 5.2/3.2 GHz

Single E-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 3.9/2.4 GHz

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Processor base power: 125W

Intel® Smart Cache: 30MB

Motherboard compatibility: 600 series³

Total CPU PCIe lanes: 20

Memory speed: DDR5

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.

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Intel® Thread Director

Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.⁴

8 Performance-cores

P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.

8 Efficient-cores

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.

Ready for what’s next

Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Best-in-class connectivity

Thunderbolt™ 4 technology and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.⁵

Streamlined overclocking

Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.

-AC