Intel - Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1700Unlocked ProcessorYesL3 Cache30MB Smart Cache megabytesIntegrated GraphicsNo
- Key Specs
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Unlocked Processor: true
- L3 Cache: 30MB Smart Cache 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.)
- Integrated Graphics: false (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- General
- Brand: Intel
- Model Number: BX8071512900KF
- Product Name: Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
- Compatibility
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Performance
- Unlocked Processor: true
- Memory
- 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: 30MB Smart Cache 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.)
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics: false (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- Other
- UPC: 735858499163
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900KF unlocked desktop processor, without processor graphics. 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. Discrete graphics required. 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 and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost.
- Chipset Compatability: Intel 600 Series Chipset
- Processor Graphics: None
- 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 and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost.
- Chipset Compatability: Intel 600 Series Chipset
- Processor Graphics: None
- Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size: 30MB
- PCIe Support: PCIe Gen 4.0 Support
- Dupported Motherboard: Compatible with Intel 600 series chipset based motherboards
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Beastly CPU for a Monster PC
I purchased this thinking I was getting the K, not the KF but oh well, just as happy with it. The difference is the video capabilities the K version has which does have a slight advantage over this CPU, but for the difference, this CPU is still a solid choice. Rendering video is typically a CPU chore in video software. Premiere Pro does take advantage of the CUDA Cores in a Nvidia GPU as well to help it along. I built my rig with content creation in mind, more than gaming (though never hurts to blast away in a FPS once in a while). This CPU runs great under water cooling. I overclocked all 24 cores to 5.4 Ghz daily running and sit around 40c unless I am tasking it, which it will hit high 80s then. A very good and powerful CPU for sure. It took me a decade to upgrade Frank N Stein PC and Frank approves!
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Posted by MovieJunkie
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
awesome chip but get get a liquid cooler
Great chip, new architecture and early DDr5 great setup runs a bit hot.
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Posted by DmKu
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best i9 Yet
Best processor on the market right now. Great price for what you’re getting
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Posted by rmx36
