Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold
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- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1700PCI Express VersionPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0CPU Base Clock Frequency3.2 gigahertzCPU Boost Clock Frequency5.1 gigahertzNumber of CPU Cores16-coreNumber of CPU Threads24
- Key Specs
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- PCI Express Version: PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 3.2 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.1 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 16-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 24 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Unlocked Processor: true
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5, DDR4
- L3 Cache: 30 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Processor Base Power: 125 watts
- Integrated Graphics: false (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- Processor Generation/Series: 12th Generation
- General
- Brand: Intel
- Model Number: BX8071512900K
- Product Name: Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
- Color: Grey/Black/Gold
- Processor Model Number: 12900K
- Processor Collection: Core i9
- Processor Generation/Series: 12th Generation
- Year of Release: 2021
- Compatibility
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- PCI Express Configuration: PCIe Gen 5 x16, PCIe Gen 5 x8
- PCI Express Lanes (Total): 20
- PCI Express Version: PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0
- Processor Instruction Set: 64-bit
- Performance
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 3.2 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.1 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 16-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 24 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Unlocked Processor: true
- Memory
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128 gigabytes
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5, DDR4
- Number of Memory Channels Supported: 2
- Cache Level: L3 (The cache stores data that the CPU needs to access quickly in order to complete tasks. Each level is ranked according to priority of access; Level 1 (L1) cache stores data that the CPU needs to access first. L1 cache is also the fastest but holds the least amount of data, with each following level decreasing in speed but increasing in capacity.)
- L3 Cache: 30 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Features
- Processor Type: Desktop
- RAID Support: None (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
- Power
- Processor Base Power: 125 watts
- Processor Boost Power: 241 watts
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics: false (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 3 Year Limited
- Other
- UPC: 735858499613
12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards. 125W.
- Intel 12th Gen Core i9: Unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators.
- Chipset Compatability: Intel 600 Series Chipset
- Processor Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size: 30MB
- PCIe Support: PCIe Gen 4.0 Support
- Dupported Motherboard: Compatible with Intel 600 series chipset based motherboards
- Intel 12th Gen Core i9: Unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators.
- Chipset Compatability: Intel 600 Series Chipset
- Processor Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size: 30MB
- PCIe Support: PCIe Gen 4.0 Support
- Dupported Motherboard: Compatible with Intel 600 series chipset based motherboards
Whats Included
- Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
- User documentation
- Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
- User documentation
A: Bots and scalpers... Or they never had any in the first place. Friggin best buy...
Q: Does this need a graphics card? And if it doesn't once I get one I can still use it with one right?
A: Hello there. Thank you for your question. This 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor comes with integrated graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 770. These integrated processor graphics share the capacity of the RAM of your system to work with other system processes. If you can pair this processor with a dedicated graphics card, you can get the best gaming experience since this processor comes with 16 cores, 24 threads and can reach up to 5.20 GHz. Thank you for choosing Intel!
Q: Will this fit in my Commodore 64? Thanks
A: Hi, Eric. The Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor is compatible with a form factor FCLGA1700. We recommend checking compatibility with the manufacturer of your device. Here is a list of compatible motherboards for this processor. [ https://compatibleproducts.intel.com/ProductDetails?activeModule=Desktop%20Processors&pcsr_num=i9-12900K ]. Thank you for choosing Intel®
A: Online only for now as far as i can tell. Theyll eventually have in person ordering and voucher system you just need to wait probably
A: No. Sorry.
Q: When will the pre orders be available
A: No Preorders.
Q: Does this product come with thermal paste or do i need to buy my own
A: Buy your own but you could try the new kryo sheet some people says that it’s better than thermal paste
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best single thread performance, bar one. Good mult
Best single thread performance, bar none. Competitive multi-core performance. Competitively priced. Performs well in games and everything else too. Only thing tasks where it's slower than the competition is in long multi-threaded runs, but even then it's about 5-10% at most deficit, which is not much compared to the 20% lead in everything else. I myself went from a Zen2 based Ryzen Threadripper 3960X to this CPU, which is a multi-thread downgrade of about 25% but a single thread upgrade by 50+%. Even more in apps where Zen architecture was holding back performance. Most drastic use case was StarCraft II minimum FPS went from ~45 FPS to ~150 FPS and averages went from ~90 FPS to ~350 FPS all using the same GPU, RTX 3090.
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Posted by RayW
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Intel is Back!!!
The i9 12900K represents Intel’s return to top notch gaming performance but also fires back at AMD in multi-threaded tasks and applications. Intel used a hybrid approach of 8 high performance (8P) and 8 efficiency (8E) cores instead of trying to catch up with AMD’s 12 and 16 performance cores. For most people gaming with high end GPUs beyond 1080p, you won’t see much if any difference compared to AMD or even recent Intel chips in games, but it is interesting to see Intel pushing higher FPS in CPU limited situations. Beyond Intel’s return to competitiveness with Ryzen, LGA1700 and the Z690 chipset bring some of the biggest platform upgrades we’ve seen in nearly a decade. DDR5, PCIE5.0, WiFi 6E, 2.5/5/10gbe NIC options, 3-5 m.2 SSD slots, and Thunderbolt 4.0 connections are all commonplace on these boards. While not all of these are super useful today, this platform is built to last. For me the Nvme slots for Direct Storage in newer games is going to be a game changer for load times and streaming textures in open world games. WiFi 6E will also give you higher than gigabit speeds if your internet supports it. One important thing to note is you will need Windows 11 to maximize the performance of this CPU as the Windows task scheduler will help determine which core to run each thread on depending on the application or service. I was lucky to get this CPU on launch day around 11:30am EST from Bestbuy who had the best price I’ve seen on it. They delivered it today next day and I’ll be building my system Sunday when my ROG Max Hero arrives. DDR5 memory is hard to come by and none of the faster kits seem to be available yet. Still, I’m excited to pair up my 3090 with this new rig. The 12900K has the coolest packaging I’ve seen yet on a CPU, and while I don’t need the onboard GPU, I bought the K just for that fake silicon wafer packaging. :)
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Posted by TechBuyer
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is the fastest machine you'll ever see.
OMG this thing is fast, I have some extremely fast machines in my arsenals an this one is the fastest. It outperforms my dual Xeon machine hands down in almost every way. I've got mine hooked up with a RTX 3090 as well and in gaming it's blowing every game out of the water. I use it for work building virtual machines regularly for deployment onto servers an this paired with 4x Samsung 980Pro's in Raid0 is the definition of fast, Read Write hovering around 28GBps, yes you read that correct, GigaBytes Per Second. My local storage on this beast is around the same speed as most people's ramdisk. I also have a full 10G network connected to it an it breezes through any remote task I throw at it. Also water cooled it as it does get a tad toasty an it doesn't come with a stock cooler so if your gonna buy this thing keep that in mind.
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