Intel Core i9 12900KS CPU – 16 Cores, 24 Threads, 5.5GHz, 30MB Cache

Description

Special Edition 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS Desktop Processor

BUILT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF GAMING
The 12th Generation of Intel® Core™ Processors are here! The i9-12900KS Special Edition CPU gives you the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you will be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background. This processor is unlocked and overclockable for you to be able to unleash extreme performance. The 12th Generations CPU’s are compatible with most 600 series motherboards and support PCIe Gen 5, you can also take advantage of DDR5 memory and great features like Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.

16 CORES
8 Performance Cores
8 Efficient Cores

24 THREADS
16 on Performance Cores
8 on Efficient Cores

Single P Core Max 5.5GHz
Base Clock 3.4Ghz

Single E Core Max 4.0Ghz
Base Clock 3.4Ghz

20 CPU Lanes

30MB Cache Size

REVOLUTIONARY PERFORMANCE AND MULTITASKING
Intel’s new performance hybridarchitecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly. The Intel Thread Director prioritses and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.

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.

READY FOR WHATS NEXT
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.

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

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

Model & Type
CPU Type    Intel Core i9
CPU Model    12900KS
Socket    1700
Architecture    Alder Lake
Manufacturing Process    10 nm
Cores & Clocks
No. of Cores    16 Core (8 Performance, 8 Efficient)
No. of Threads    24
Core Ratio    34 x
Clock Speed    3.4 GHz
Turbo Speed    5.5 GHz
Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Speed    N/A
Unlocked Core Multiplier    Yes
Unlocked Full Range Base Clock (B-Clock)    Yes
Bus Speeds
FSB Speed    N/A
QPI Speed    N/A
UPI Links/Speed    N/A
DMI Speed    N/A
Memory Support
Max. Memory Size    128 GB
Max. Memory Speed    DDR5 – 4800
Max. Memory Channels    2 (Dual Channel)
ECC Memory     
Intel Optane Memory    No
Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory    No
Lanes & Features
Intel Deep Learning Boost Support    No
Scalability    1 Socket/Processor ONLY
Node Controller Support    No
PCIe Version    4.0 / 5.0
PCIe Lanes    20
Integrated Graphics
Features Integrated Graphics    Yes
Integrated Graphics Model/Type     
iGPU Cores     
iGPU Base Clock    N/A
iGPU Boost Clock    N/A
iGPU Max. Resolution     
CPU Cache
L1 Cache     
L2 Cache     
L3 Cache     
Intel® Smart Cache    30MB
Thermals & Package
Max. TDP    150W
Thermal Specification     
Heatsink/Cooler Included?    Not Included, Sold Separately
Package Type    Retail