Intel
Core i9-12900K
16-core 12th Gen Alder Lake flagship that introduced Intel's hybrid desktop design. Discounted pricing keeps it relevant for high-performance LGA1700 builds.
$299.99
Key Properties
ArchitectureAlder Lake (Alder Lake-S; 12th Gen Core i9 hybrid P-cores + E-cores)
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3.2 GHz
Cache Size(MB)30 MB
Core Count(cores)16 cores
Cpu SocketLGA1700
Included CoolerNo
Integrated GraphicsYes
Launch DateNovember 4, 2021
Manufacturing ProcessIntel 7
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)5.2 GHz
Memory SupportUp to DDR5-4800 MT/s or DDR4-3200 MT/s (dual-channel)
Overclocking SupportYes
Pci Express VersionPCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0
Price(USD)299.99 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)125 W
Thread Count(threads)24 threads