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Intel Core i9-12900K Processor (30M Cache, up to 5.20 GHz)
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Intel Core i9-12900K Processor

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 to5.2 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.
Intel® Thread Director


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