Intel Core i9-12900KS
Release Date: 2022/04
Specifications
Core Details
Cores 16
Threads 24
Clock Speeds
Base 3.4 GHz
Turbo 5.5 GHz
Other
TDP 150 W
Socket Intel Socket 1700
Price History
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CPU Description
Release & Generation
- Released April 2022
- 12th Generation Intel Core (Alder Lake)
- Special-edition "KS" variant tuned for higher clocks within the Alder Lake family
Core Configuration & Speeds
- 8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficiency-cores = 16 cores / 24 threads
- 44 MB cache (30 MB L3 + 14 MB L2)
- Up to 5.50 GHz max turbo (5.20 GHz all Performance-core boost)
- 150W base power
Memory Support
- DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Socket
- LGA1700 (FCLGA1700); compatible with 600-series chipset motherboards
Variants
- i9-12900KS: Special edition with highest clocks (5.5 GHz), 150W base TDP, includes integrated graphics
- i9-12900K: Standard unlocked version with 5.2 GHz max turbo, 125W base TDP, includes integrated graphics
- i9-12900KF: Unlocked variant lacking integrated graphics
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