Built for enthusiasts who demand exceptional performance, the Intel Core i9-12900KF combines 16 cores (8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) with 24 threads to handle modern gaming, content creation, and demanding multitasking workloads. With boost speeds reaching up to 5.2GHz and 30MB of Intel Smart Cache, it delivers responsive performance whether you're streaming, editing video, or pushing high frame rates in the latest games.
As a KF-series processor, the i9-12900KF does not include integrated graphics, making it the ideal choice for systems equipped with a dedicated graphics card. Support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and unlocked overclocking capabilities ensures this Alder Lake flagship remains a powerful platform for high-performance desktop builds.
Key Features
- 16 Cores (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) / 24 Threads
- 3.2 GHz Base | 5.2 GHz Max Turbo Boost
- 30 MB Intel Smart Cache + 14 MB L2 Cache
- Up to 128 GB of dual-channel DDR5 (up to 4800 MT/s) or DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s)
- No Integrated Graphics (Discrete GPU required)
- 125W Processor Base Power (PBP) | 241W Maximum Turbo Power (MTP)
- Unlocked Clock
- Brand
- Intel
- Cache
- 30 MB Intel Smart Cache
- CPU Socket
- LGA1700
- Default TDP
- 125 W
- ECC Memory Supported
- Yes
- Efficient Core Base Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Efficient Core Turbo Clock
- 3.9 GHz
- Efficient Cores
- 8
- Execution Units
- N/A
- Graphics Base Frequency
- N/A
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- N/A
- Graphics Model
- N/A
- L2 Cache
- 14 MB
- Max Turbo Clock
- 5.2 GHz
- Maximum Memory
- 128 GB
- Memory Channels
- Dual-channel
- Model
- i9-12900KF
- Number of CPU Cores
- 16
- Number of Threads
- 24
- Packaging
- Retail
- Performance Core Base Clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Performance Core Turbo Clock
- 5.1 GHz
- Performance Cores
- 8
- Series
- Alder Lake
- System Memory Specification
- DDR4 Up to 3200 MT/s
DDR5 Up to 4800 MT/s - System Memory Type
- DDR4 / DDR5
- Thermal Solution
- Not included
- Unlocked Multiplier
- Yes
- Warranty
- 3 Years
