Intel Core i9-12900K

The Intel Core i9-12900K, launched in Q4 2021, represents a top-tier option for desktop PC users. Featuring 8 cores and speeds up to 5.2GHz in turbo mode, it offers exceptional performance for gaming and creative applications. With a maximum power consumption of 125W and support for DDR5-4800, it's a powerful choice for demanding users. Its LGA-1700 socket and Alder Lake-S design ensure compatibility with the latest hardware technologies.

Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i9-12900K

The Intel Core i9-12900K, launched in Q4 2021, represents a top-tier option for desktop PC users. Featuring 8 cores and speeds up to 5.2GHz in turbo mode, it offers exceptional performance for gaming and creative applications. With a maximum power consumption of 125W and support for DDR5-4800, it's a powerful choice for demanding users. Its LGA-1700 socket and Alder Lake-S design ensure compatibility with the latest hardware technologies.

General Parameters

Release DateQ4 2021
ManufacturerIntel
TypeDesktop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureAlder Lake-S
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version5
Integrated GraphicsYes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i9-12900K in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core4181
Multi Core41300

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core123
Multi Core1582

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core2003
Multi Core27483

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core779
Multi Core10511

Geekbench 6

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

Single Core2063
Multi Core12124

Geekbench 5

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

Single Core1970
Multi Core17028

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP32-
Fabrication Process10nm
SocketLGA-1700
Energy Consumption125 W
Max Temp100°C

CPU Performance

Main Cores8
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.i9
Main Cores Turbo Freq.5.2GHz
Total Cores16
Total Threads24
Bus Frequency100MHz
Multiplier32x
L1 Cache64K per core
L2 Cache14MB shared
L3 Cache30MB shared
Unlocked MultiplierYes

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesDDR5-4800
Max Memory128GB
Max. Memory Channels2
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory Support1

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsYes
GPU Base Frequency300MHz
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency1550MHz
Shaders256
Texture Units16
ROP Units8
Execution Units32
Energy Consumption15W

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version5
PCIE LinesN/A

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