Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor

Features

• 16 cores (8 performance + 8 efficient) and 24 threads for powerful multitasking and gaming

• Base clock ~3.2 GHz, boost up to 5.2 GHz

• LGA 1700 socket support for modern motherboards

• Hybrid core architecture with Intel Thread Director for smart workload management

• Supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory

• PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 support for fast GPUs and SSDs

• No integrated graphics (requires discrete GPU)

Description
Intel Core i9‑12900KF is a high-performance 12th-generation desktop processor suitable for gaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking. Its hybrid design combines performance and efficient cores to handle demanding workloads smoothly. It supports the latest DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 devices and can be overclocked for extra speed, but a separate graphics card is required since it has no integrated GPU.

Specs / Compatibility

• Socket: LGA 1700

• Compatible Motherboards: Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets (e.g., Z690, Z790, B660, B760)

• Cores / Threads: 16 / 24

• Base / Boost Clock: ~3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz

• Cache: 30 MB Intel Smart Cache

• TDP: 125 W (base), up to ~241 W (turbo)

• Memory Support: DDR4‑3200, DDR5‑4800

• PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0 x16 + PCIe 4.0 x4

• Integrated Graphics: None