Intel Core i9-12900KF Processor
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Core count
- 16
- Base clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.2 GHz
- Thread count
- 24
Description
Intel Core i9-12900KF is an unlocked Alder Lake desktop processor for the LGA1700 socket with no integrated graphics. It combines 8 performance cores and 8 efficient cores for a total of 16 cores and 24 threads. The P-cores run at 3.20 GHz and boost up to 5.10 GHz, while the E-cores run at 2.40 GHz and boost up to 3.90 GHz; Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 reaches 5.20 GHz. It has 30 MB of Intel Smart Cache and 14 MB of L2 cache. Processor base power is 125 W and maximum turbo power is 241 W. The dual-channel controller supports up to 128 GB of DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, depending on the motherboard. The processor provides up to 20 PCIe 5.0/4.0 lanes. A discrete graphics card is required for display output. Before assembly, check Core i9-12900KF support, BIOS, and the memory generation of the exact LGA1700 motherboard.