Processor Intel i9-12900KF LGA1700 Intel Core i9-12900KF

The Intel Core i9-12900KF processor is a desktop 12th Gen CPU designed for high-performance systems focused on gaming and content creation , based on the Alder Lake hybrid architecture that combines 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores , offering a total of 16 cores and 24 threads to smoothly handle demanding workloads and heavy multitasking. It reaches up to 5.2 GHz thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 , while base frequencies are 3.2 GHz for performance cores and 2.4 GHz for efficiency cores, with boost clocks up to 5.1 GHz and 3.9 GHz respectively, delivering very fast response in gaming, rendering and advanced multimedia editing. It includes 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache to reduce latency and improve data access, and supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 SDRAM with a maximum capacity of 128 GB and bandwidth up to 76.8 GB/s , ideal for high-end setups. The processor uses the LGA 1700 socket , supports PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 with up to 20 PCIe lanes and 8-lane DMI4 for chipset communication, allowing you to install next‑generation graphics cards and SSDs as a KF model, it lacks integrated graphics and therefore requires a dedicated graphics adapter. Its base power is 125 W with a maximum turbo power of 241 W , so an appropriate cooling solution compliant with PCG 2020A specifications is recommended to keep temperatures under control up to its 100 °C Tjunction . For security and virtualization, it integrates technologies such as Intel® VT-x and VT-d , Intel® 64 , Intel® AES-NI , Execute Disable Bit , Intel® Secure Key , Intel® OS Guard , Intel® Boot Guard and Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET), enabling secure, optimized environments for virtual machines and advanced workstations, while Intel® Hyper-Threading and Intel® Thread Director help distribute tasks efficiently across the different core types. It also supports Intel® Optane and Intel® Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) , benefiting AI applications and modern intensive processing it is supplied in boxed format , with a CPU size of 45 x 37.5 mm, and is rated for use in desktop PCs , clients and some x86 tablet environments depending on the system manufacturer’s configuration. Overall, the Intel Core i9-12900KF is positioned as an advanced, versatile processor for users who need a solid, up-to-date hardware foundation in high-performance systems. Type: Processor DDR4 Gaming Memory Type: DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM Channels: 2 Requirements: 64 bits Recommended use: Desktop PC Gaming Cache: Smart Cache 30 MB Speed: 2,4 GHz 5,1 GHZ 5,2 ghz 3,9 ghz 3,2 ghz 5.2 Ghz Socket: LGA1700 LGA 1700 Processor Family: Intel Core i9 Intel Nuclei: 1 core 8 Nuclei 16 Nuclei Maximum RAM Memory: 128 GB Number of Running Threads: 24 Technology: Intel Hyper-Threading VT-d VT-x Compatible: pci express 4.0 pci express 5.0 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Optane PC Processor: Intel Core I9-12900KF i9-12900KF Intel Core i9-12900KF Lithography: 7 NM Frequency: 3,2 GHz Approx. dimensions: 10 X 12 X 5 CM Colour: Black Transparent Packaging: Box Maximum memory card size: 128 GB Power: 125 W RAM Memory: 128 GB Not included: Discrete graphics adaptor PCI Express: X20