Intel Core i9-12900KF 12th Gen Desktop Processor Built for the Next Generation of Gaming The 12th Generation of Intel Core Processors are here! The i9-12900KF gives you the highest clock speeds and a ground-breaking 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. Revolutionary Performance and Multitasking Intel\'s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly. The Intel Thread Director prioritises 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 What\'s 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 12900K Socket 1700 Architecture Alder Lake Manufacturing Process Cores & Clocks No. of Cores 16 Core (8 Performance, 8 Efficient) No. of Threads 24 Core Ratio 32 x Clock Speed 3.2 GHz Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Speed 5.2 GHz 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 Max. Memory Speed DDR4 - 4800 / DDR5 - 3200MHz 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 No Integrated Graphics Model/Type N/A 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 125W Thermal Specification Heatsink/Cooler Included? Package Type Retail