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Intel - Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Model: BX8071512900KF
SKU: 12588404
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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.

Features

  • 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

  • No thermal solution included

  • Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance.  Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families.

  • All processors are lead-free (per EU RoHS directive July 2006) and halogen free (residual amounts of halogens are below November 2007 proposed IPC/JEDEC J-STD-709 standards).

  • All processors support Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT-x).

Specifications

  • Processor Socket
    Socket LGA 1700
    Unlocked Processor
    Yes
    L3 Cache
    30MB Smart Cache megabytes
    Integrated Graphics
    No
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Reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

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  • Processor Speed (5)
  • Heat Dissipation (3)

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Pros for 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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Cons for 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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