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Intel Core i9-12900KF

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IntelDesktop CPUAlder Lake

Intel Core i9-12900KF na Intel processor wey get 16 CPU cores and 24 threads.

Wetin you need know

Intel Core i9-12900KF na Intel processor wey get 16 CPU cores and 24 threads.

Reference specifications wey dem record no be tested performance or operating-system compatibility verdict. Verify di exact model and platform wit di manufacturer.

Specifications

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Processor

Intel Core i9-12900KF specifications: Processor
Manufacturer Intel
Family Core i9
Architecture Alder Lake
Generation 12th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors
Manufacturing process 10 nm
Segment Desktop

Cores and threads

Intel Core i9-12900KF specifications: Cores and threads
CPU cores 16
P-core-dem 8
E-core-dem 8
Threads 24
Hybrid architecture Yes

Clock speeds

Intel Core i9-12900KF specifications: Clock speeds
Performance-core base frequency 3.2 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency 5.2 GHz

Cache

Intel Core i9-12900KF specifications: Cache
L2 cache 14336 KB
L3 cache 30 MB

Memory

Intel Core i9-12900KF specifications: Memory
Supported types DDR5, DDR4
Maximum memory 128 GB
Memory channels 2

Package and power

Intel Core i9-12900KF specifications: Package and power
Socket FCLGA1700
Processor base power 125 W
PCIe Revision 5.0, 20 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Core i9-12900KF specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics None

Market

Intel Core i9-12900KF launch October 1, 2021 for USD 620 (price wey dem suggest for launch).

Intel Core i9-12900KF specifications: Market
Launch date October 1, 2021
MSRP wey dem launch am USD 620 (price wey dem suggest for launch)
Model i9-12900KF

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket FCLGA1700
Board Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Check di motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory DDR5, DDR4, up to 128 GB

Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Boards dey often need BIOS update before newer chip wey dey di same socket go fit post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter just like di socket name.

CPU wey no get integrated graphics no need discrete graphics card every time. Some server motherboards dey provide separate management graphics controller. Check di motherboard and CPU documentation.

Manufacturer-checked specifications

Intel Core i9-12900KF

Dem check these fields against Intel's model-specific reference on 2026-10-29. Power ratings na manufacturer-defined metrics, no be measured system consumption. Other imported fields dem never independently verify dem again.

Intel Core i9-12900KF
Code name Alder Lake
Manufacturer segment Desktop
CPU cores 16
Performance core-dem 8
Efficiency cores 8
Threads 24
Maximum turbo frequency 5.2 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 3.2 GHz
Efficiency-core base frequency 2.4 GHz
L3 cache 30 MB
Processor base power 125 W
Maximum turbo power 241 W
Manufacturer launch date Q4'21
Maximum memory 128 GB
Memory channels 2
Socket or package FCLGA1700

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