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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