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Intel Core i9-12900KS

16 cores / 24 threads · Intel Socket 1700 · Released 2022/04

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Specifications

16

Cores

24

Threads

5.5 GHz

Boost clock

150 W

TDP

Family guide

Core i9 12900, 13900 and 14900 family
Standard · with graphicsF · separate GPUK / KF · unlockedKS · special edition
14th gen 2023–24 Retains the 13900 family's core layout with higher boost clocks. For 13th/14th-gen systems, use an updated BIOS with Intel's stability fixes and Intel Default Settings.
Core i9-14900 Locked CPU with UHD 770 graphics and a 65 W base-power rating.
Core i9-14900F Same core layout as the standard sibling; requires a separate graphics card.
Core i9-14900K Higher clocks and unlocked CPU overclocking on Z690/Z790, with UHD 770 graphics. Core i9-14900KF Same clocks and CPU unlock as the K sibling, without integrated graphics.
Core i9-14900KS Special edition keeps the same core count, with up to 6.2 GHz boost and a higher 150 W base-power rating.
13th gen 2022–23 Doubles the efficiency cores to 16 for more parallel work; 24 cores and 32 threads.
Core i9-13900 Locked CPU with UHD 770 graphics and a 65 W base-power rating.
Core i9-13900F Same core layout as the standard sibling; requires a separate graphics card.
Core i9-13900K Higher clocks and unlocked CPU overclocking on Z690/Z790, with UHD 770 graphics. Core i9-13900KF Same clocks and CPU unlock as the K sibling, without integrated graphics.
Core i9-13900KS Special edition keeps the same core count, with up to 6.0 GHz boost and a higher 150 W base-power rating.
12th gen 2021–22 Eight performance plus eight efficiency cores; 24 threads. LGA1700 with DDR4 or DDR5 according to the motherboard.
Core i9-12900 Locked CPU with UHD 770 graphics and a 65 W base-power rating.
Core i9-12900F Same core layout as the standard sibling; requires a separate graphics card.
Core i9-12900K Higher clocks and unlocked CPU overclocking on Z690/Z790, with UHD 770 graphics. Core i9-12900KF Same clocks and CPU unlock as the K sibling, without integrated graphics.
Core i9-12900KS Special edition keeps the same core count, with up to 5.5 GHz boost and a higher 150 W base-power rating.This model

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Intel Core i9-12900KS LGA 1700 3.40GHz Alder Lake 30MB Cache Desktop Processor Boxed Amazon USA $429.99 Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900KS Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.50 GHz Processor & ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Formula(WiFi 6E) LGA1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Out of stock Amazon USA — Intel Core i9-12900KS Gaming Desktop Processor + GIGABYTE Z690 Motherboard Out of stock Amazon USA — Intel Core i9-12900KS Gaming Desktop Processor + MSI PRO B760-VC WiFi IV ProSeries Motherboard Out of stock Amazon USA — Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900KS Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.50 GHz Out of stock Amazon USA —
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