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Greetings from the Intel team. Thank you for your question. Several factors contribute to the cost of CPUs, including research and development costs, manufacturing costs, and market demand. The Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS is a special-edition processor that allows gamers and overclocking enthusiasts to take performance to the next level. It delivers up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost and features Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (Intel® ABT) to provide the ultimate gaming experience. For detailed information about the Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS processor, visit: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/225916/intel-core-i9-12900ks-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz.html Thank you for choosing Intel! Emilio_Intel

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Greetings from the Intel team. Thank you for your question. Several factors contribute to the cost of CPUs, including research and development costs, manufacturing costs, and market demand. The Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS is a special-edition processor that allows gamers and overclocking enthusiasts to take performance to the next level. It delivers up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost and features Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (Intel® ABT) to provide the ultimate gaming experience. For detailed information about the Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS processor, visit: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/225916/intel-core-i9-12900ks-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz.html Thank you for choosing Intel! Emilio_Intel
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