Intel Core i9-12900F

The Intel Core i9-12900F, released in Q1 2022, is a high-performance desktop processor from Intel's Alder Lake S series. Fabricated using a 10nm process, this CPU features 16 cores and 24 threads, divided into 8 performance cores running at a base frequency of 2.4GHz and boosting up to 5.1GHz, and 8 efficiency cores from 1.8GHz to 3.8GHz. With 14MB of L2 and 30MB of L3 cache, it ensures fast data retrieval. It supports up to 128GB of DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 memory, delivering a bandwidth of 76.8GB/s. The processor does not include integrated graphics, allowing for dedicated GPU use. Benchmark scores are impressive: Cinebench R23 Single-core: 1989, Multi-core: 26456; Cinebench R20 Single-core: 765, Multi-core: 10098; Passmark Multi-core: 36739; Geekbench 5 Single-core: 1970, Multi-core: 15714; Geekbench 6 Single-core: 2638, Multi-core: 15368. Ideal for demanding applications requiring high multi-core performance and dedicated graphics capabilities.

Intel Core i9-12900F

Intel Core i9-12900F

Intel Core i9-12900F

The Intel Core i9-12900F, released in Q1 2022, is a high-performance desktop processor from Intel's Alder Lake S series. Fabricated using a 10nm process, this CPU features 16 cores and 24 threads, divided into 8 performance cores running at a base frequency of 2.4GHz and boosting up to 5.1GHz, and 8 efficiency cores from 1.8GHz to 3.8GHz. With 14MB of L2 and 30MB of L3 cache, it ensures fast data retrieval. It supports up to 128GB of DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 memory, delivering a bandwidth of 76.8GB/s. The processor does not include integrated graphics, allowing for dedicated GPU use. Benchmark scores are impressive: Cinebench R23 Single-core: 1989, Multi-core: 26456; Cinebench R20 Single-core: 765, Multi-core: 10098; Passmark Multi-core: 36739; Geekbench 5 Single-core: 1970, Multi-core: 15714; Geekbench 6 Single-core: 2638, Multi-core: 15368. Ideal for demanding applications requiring high multi-core performance and dedicated graphics capabilities.

General Parameters

Release DateQ1 2022
ManufacturerIntel
TypeDesktop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureAlder Lake S
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version5
Integrated GraphicsNo

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i9-12900F in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core-
Multi Core36739

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core1989
Multi Core26456

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core765
Multi Core10098

Geekbench 6

The new version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core2638
Multi Core15368

Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1970
Multi Core15714

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP32-
Fabrication Process10 nm
SocketLGA 1700
Energy Consumption65 W
Max Temp100ºC

CPU Performance

Main Cores8
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.5.1GHz
Total Cores16
Total Threads24
Bus FrequencyN/A
MultiplierN/A
L1 CacheN/A
L2 Cache14MB
L3 Cache30MB
Unlocked MultiplierNo

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesDDR5-4800,;DDR4-3200
Max Memory128GB
Max. Memory Channels2
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory SupportN/A

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsNo
GPU Base FrequencyN/A
Dynamic Max GPU FrequencyN/A
ShadersN/A
Texture UnitsN/A
ROP UnitsN/A
Execution UnitsN/A
Energy ConsumptionN/A

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version5
PCIE LinesN/A

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