Intel Core i9-12900KF, 16 Cores, 30MB Cache, 5.1GHz Max, Desktop Processor, Box
The Intel Core i9-12900KF is a desktop processor from the 12th generation Alder Lake series, and it’s designed for high-performance computing needs. Here are some of its key specifications:
- Total Cores: 16 (8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores)
- Total Threads: 24
- Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.20 GHz
- Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 5.20 GHz
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.10 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.90 GHz
- Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.20 GHz
- Efficient-core Base Frequency: 2.40 GHz
- Cache: 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache
- Total L2 Cache: 14 MB
- Processor Base Power: 125 W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 241 W
- Memory Types: Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 128 GB
- PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 20
The i9-12900KF is part of the Core i9 lineup, using the Alder Lake-S architecture with Socket 1700. It’s notable for its hybrid architecture that combines high-performance P-cores with efficient E-cores, providing a balance of power and efficiency. The “KF” designation indicates that this processor does not have an integrated GPU and is unlocked for overclocking, which is ideal for users who prefer to use a discrete graphics card and want to customize their CPU performance.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel Core i9 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor codename | Alder Lake |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 76.8 GB/s |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Processor ARK ID | 134600 |
| Processor model | i9-12900KF |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI4 |
| Component for | PC |
| Processor family | Intel Core i9 |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Box | Yes |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core boost frequency | 5.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Processor base power | 125 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 241 W |
| Maximum number of DMI lanes | 8 |
| Memory | |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 128 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 76.8 GB/s |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory bandwidth (max) | 76.8 GB/s |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Technical details | |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2020A |
| Intel Secure Key | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel Hyper Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| PCI Express slots version | 5.0, 4.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1×16+1×4, 2×8+1×4 |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Status | Launched |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Launch date | Q4’21 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Target market | Gaming, Content Creation |
| Features | |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 20 |
| Processor package size | 45 x 37.5 mm |
| Processor ARK ID | 134600 |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2020A |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| PCI Express slots version | 5.0, 4.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1×16+1×4, 2×8+1×4 |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| Embedded options available | No |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85423119 |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992CN3 |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | G167599 |
| Use conditions | PC/Client/Tablet |
| Processor special features | |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Yes |
| Intel Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
| Intel Optane Memory Ready | Yes |
| Intel OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel Hyper Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel Boot Guard | Yes |
| Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) | Yes |
| Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | Yes |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) | Yes |
| Intel Thread Director | Yes |
| Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Packaging data | |
| Package type | Retail box |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85423119 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Processor package size | 45 x 37.5 mm |
| Other features | |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
