Engineered for users seeking even higher performance, the Intel Core i9-12900KS is a special edition processor that pushes Alder Lake technology further with boost frequencies reaching up to 5.5GHz. Featuring 16 cores and 24 threads, it delivers exceptional gaming performance, faster rendering times, and improved responsiveness in demanding productivity applications while maintaining the advanced hybrid architecture of the standard i9-12900K.
Designed for enthusiasts and overclockers, the unlocked i9-12900KS offers additional performance headroom for premium gaming systems and high-end workstations. Support for PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory, and Intel's latest platform technologies ensures a cutting-edge experience capable of handling today's most demanding workloads with ease.
Key Features
- 16 Cores (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) / 24 Threads
- 3.4 GHz Base | 5.5 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)
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770
- 150W Processor Base Power (PBP) | 241W Maximum Turbo Power (MTP)
- Unlocked Clock
- Brand
- Intel
- Cache
- 30 MB Intel Smart Cache
- CPU Socket
- LGA1700
- Default TDP
- 150 W
- ECC Memory Supported
- Yes
- Efficient Core Base Clock
- 2.5 GHz
- Efficient Core Turbo Clock
- 4.0 GHz
- Efficient Cores
- 8
- Execution Units
- 32
- Graphics Base Frequency
- 300 MHz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- 1.55 GHz
- Graphics Model
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- L2 Cache
- 14 MB
- Max Turbo Clock
- 5.5 GHz
- Maximum Memory
- 128 GB
- Memory Channels
- Dual-channel
- Model
- i9-12900KS
- Number of CPU Cores
- 16
- Number of Threads
- 24
- Packaging
- Retail
- Performance Core Base Clock
- 3.4 GHz
- Performance Core Turbo Clock
- 5.2 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
