Intel Core i9-12900KS

The Intel Core i9-12900KS, released in Q2 2022 as part of the Alder Lake-S lineup, represents the pinnacle of desktop computing performance. With 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores, clocked at a base frequency of 3.4GHz (boost up to 5.5GHz), this processor delivers unprecedented levels of speed and responsiveness for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Built on a 10nm process, it features 14MB of shared cache and 30MB of shared L3 cache, ensuring lightning-fast performance across a wide range of applications. With support for DDR5-4800 memory up to 128GB, it offers ample bandwidth for demanding workloads, making it the ultimate choice for enthusiasts and power users alike.

Intel Core i9-12900KS

Intel Core i9-12900KS

Intel Core i9-12900KS

The Intel Core i9-12900KS, released in Q2 2022 as part of the Alder Lake-S lineup, represents the pinnacle of desktop computing performance. With 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores, clocked at a base frequency of 3.4GHz (boost up to 5.5GHz), this processor delivers unprecedented levels of speed and responsiveness for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Built on a 10nm process, it features 14MB of shared cache and 30MB of shared L3 cache, ensuring lightning-fast performance across a wide range of applications. With support for DDR5-4800 memory up to 128GB, it offers ample bandwidth for demanding workloads, making it the ultimate choice for enthusiasts and power users alike.

General Parameters

Release DateQ2 2022
ManufacturerIntel
TypeDesktop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureAlder Lake-S
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version5
Integrated GraphicsYes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i9-12900KS in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core4357
Multi Core44470

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 Core2082
Multi Core38165

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core795
Multi Core10511

Geekbench 6

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

Single Core2559
Multi Core15546

Geekbench 5

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

Single Core2041
Multi Core17685

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP32-
Fabrication Process10nm
SocketLGA-1700
Energy Consumption150 W
Max Temp100°C

CPU Performance

Main Cores8
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.5.5GHz
Total Cores16
Total Threads24
Bus Frequency100MHz
Multiplier34x
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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