Intel Core i9-12900

CPU Description

Release & Generation

• Released January 2022
• 12th Generation Intel Core (Alder Lake)
• First Intel desktop processor with hybrid architecture using Golden Cove Performance-cores and Gracemont Efficiency-cores

Core Configuration & Speeds

• 8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficiency-cores = 16 cores / 24 threads
• 44 MB cache (30 MB L3 Intel Smart Cache + 14 MB L2)
• Up to 5.10 GHz boost (documented per-core: 5.00 GHz Performance-cores, 3.80 GHz Efficiency-cores)
• 65 W base power (TDP)

Memory Support

• DDR5-4800 MT/s or DDR4-3200 MT/s, dual channel

Socket

• LGA 1700

Variants

• i9-12900: Current model; standard 65W TDP version with integrated UHD Graphics 770
• i9-12900K: Unlocked multiplier for overclocking; 125W base power; higher base clocks (3.2 GHz Performance-core vs 2.4 GHz); up to 5.20 GHz max turbo
• i9-12900KF: Same as i9-12900K but lacks integrated graphics