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Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

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CPU Manufacturer Intel
CPU Model Core i9
CPU Speed 3
CPU Socket LGA 1700

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  • Built for the Next Generation of Gaming. Game and multitask without compromise powered by Intel’s performance hybrid architecture on an unlocked processor.
  • Discrete graphics required
  • Compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
  • The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB
  • 30 MB of L3 cache memory provides excellent hit rate in short access time enabling improved system performance
  • 10 nm enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient
  • Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient

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Intel® Core™ i9 Processors

This desktop processor family features an innovative architecture designed for intelligent performance (AI), immersive display and graphics, plus enhanced tuning and expandability to put gamers and PC enthusiasts fully in control of real-world experiences.

Chipset Compatibility: Find compatible motherboards by accessing the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool, click Desktop and Workstation Processors , and choose the processor to find available compatible motherboards and other related information. 

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Tech Specs

Single P-core Max/Base Speed 5.2/3.2 GHz
Single E-core Max/Base Speed 3.9/2.4 GHz
Processor base power 125W
Intel Smart Cache 30MB
Motherboard compatibility 600 series(3)
Total CPU PCIe lanes 20
Memory speed DDR5
Socket 1700
Discrete graphics required? Yes

Performance that puts gaming first.

Revolutionary performance and multitasking.

Divide and conquer.

Performance beyond the cores.

Revolutionary performance and multitasking.

  • With the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you’ll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background.
  • Up to 5.2 GHz Max Clock Speed(1)
  • 16 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 8 Efficient-cores)
  • 24 Threads (16 on Performance-cores, 8 on Efficient-cores)
  • Unlocked and overclockable(2)

Divide and conquer.

  • Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.
  • Intel Thread Director prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.(4)
  • P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.
  • E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.

Performance beyond the cores.

  • The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.
  • Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
  • Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.(5)
  • Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores) 16 (8P+8E) 16 (8P+8E) 12 (8P+4E) 12 (8P+4E) 10 (6P+4E) 10 (6P+4E)
Processor Threads 24 24 20 20 16 16
P-core / E-core Base Frequency (GHz) 3.2P-core / 2.4E-core 3.2P-core / 2.4E-core 3.6P-core / 2.7E-core 3.6P-core / 2.7E-core 3.7P-core / 2.8E-core 3.7P-core / 2.8E-core
Single P-core / E-core Turbo Frequency (GHz) Up to 5.1P-core / 3.9E-core Up to 5.1P-core / 3.9E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.8E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.8E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.6E-core Up to 4.9P-core / 3.6E-core
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Up to 5.2 Up to 5.2 Up to 5.0 Up to 5.0 N/A N/A
Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size 30MB 30MB 25MB 25MB 20MB 20MB
Total L2 Cache 14MB 14MB 12MB 12MB 9.5MB 9.5MB
Memory Speed DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5 DDR4 DDR5
Memory Speed Support 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz 4800MHz 3200MHz
Total CPU PCI Express Lanes 20 20 20 20 20 20
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the speed, performance and value of the computer processor. For example, they mention it's a fast CPU, works surprisingly well and is well worth the wait. Opinions are mixed on cost, temperature, and durability.

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25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the computer processor. They mention that it is fast, powerful, and blazing fast. Some say that it's an awesome choice and a great processor for gaming and developing. The P-cores deliver robust performance for heavy tasks, while the E-core handles background activities. Overall, most are happy with the performance and functionality of the product.

"...The P-cores deliver robust performance for heavy tasks, while the E-cores handle background activities, making everything from video editing to 3D..." Read more

"...99-100% usage, this is the sweet spot for no bottle necking and high performance...." Read more

"This thing screams when gaming, super fast and cost effective." Read more

"Excellent CPU. Lightning fast and can handle very heavy shaders in Minecraft with ease...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer processor. They mention that it works surprisingly well and fast, with no issues.

"...Works surprisingly well." Read more

"...the best things they have invented, this product is good, it works in the right way, it gives me the graphic image and everything that comes with it..." Read more

"...Easy build - everything worked great...." Read more

"Fast... No issues." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the computer processor. They say it's well worth the wait, money, and time. Customers also say that the product is top notch and offers an unparalleled computing experience.

"...-cores (P-cores) and Efficient-cores (E-cores), offers an unparalleled computing experience. The multitasking capabilities are exceptional...." Read more

"Technology is one of the best things they have invented, this product is good, it works in the right way, it gives me the graphic image and..." Read more

"Well worth the wait! This thing is fast. Love it, doesn’t get as hot as others are saying, I’ve got it paired with a 360 AIO so maybe that’s why." Read more

"...is threadripper for 2500 more, handles any load you throw at it, top notch for for under 600 this is incredible" Read more

9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the cost of the computer processor. Some find it cost effective, while others say it's expensive.

"This thing screams when gaming, super fast and cost effective." Read more

"...everything in life I don't know if I would buy it again, but the price is very high the price should be more considered in the price, I hope they..." Read more

"I got this over a 13th Gen since it is now fairly inexpensive and still plenty fast...." Read more

"...But it's a bit on the expensive side. Though, What do you expect. It's a flagship chip." Read more

9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature of the computer processor. Some mention that it doesn't get too hot with a good cooler, while others say that it gets hot under a load and has serious thermal performance issues.

"...Also, get a big cooler as this thing gets hot under a load." Read more

"...This CPU needs a good cooler, I am using a ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 with Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut...." Read more

"...but it is not enough for the recently released i912900KF. it still overheats and reaches 90c-96c degrees within 7-10 minutes of rendering when its..." Read more

"Seems like a great chip, but runs hot...." Read more

4 customers mention2 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the computer processor. Some mention that it has outstanding performance and reliability, while others say that it broke free from its flimsy plastic case.

"This thing rips! Best cpu I have ever gotten" Read more

"...by Amazon and Intel, The CPU was loose in the box, it broke free from its flimsy plastic case and was just rattling around in the box...." Read more

"outstanding performance and reliability..." Read more

"I received this processor in a highly damaged and taped up box. It performs in the 12th percentile for its model...." Read more

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price/performance and a little older!
Picked this cpu up in August 2023. I upgraded from an i7 4770K to this beast. The i7 4770k was still capable, but honestly I wanted RCPS3 to run better because their getting closer to 75% of the library being playable. Also, I could tell my 8gb of g-skill sniper ram was holding me back and i could not for the life of me find 16gb of ram available that would run with trusted compatibility with my current board. The i9 12900kf hardly touches 20% usage for any new game and older games are even less usage while the video card sits at 99-100% usage, this is the sweet spot for no bottle necking and high performance.The video card is an RTX 2060 Super @ 1440P on Dell's 32" monitor S3220DGF. With zero brightness and contrast at a hundred, the colors pop. I'd say comparable to OLED with those settings or at least IPS. The CPU is paired with the Z690 Strix motherboard and 32gb of Corsair vengeance ram. 32gb is the sweet spot. I watched a Linus Tech Tip video that said 8gb is good enough but when I run MSI afterburner along with Riva Tuner-statistics , the ram usage is usually between 10 and 12gb's used and sometimes as high as 14gb, with no known programs of mine running in the background. Perhaps we definitely passed the 8gb minimum by now. Itunes, Video Proc Converter, RPCS3, and Virtual DJ are some of my most demanding apps and this cpu just handles them like it's lite work I'm throwing at it. Well, there's the value. Highly recommending this chip but if you do go for it, be sure to pick up the Thermalright CPU Contact Frame for LGA 1700 Retrofit Kit or else, your cpu will burn, literally, that’s the only caveat to the 12th generation.
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Picked this cpu up in August 2023. I upgraded from an i7 4770K to this beast. The i7 4770k was still capable, but honestly I wanted RCPS3 to run better because their getting closer to 75% of the library being playable. Also, I could tell my 8gb of g-skill sniper ram was holding me back and i could not for the life of me find 16gb of ram available that would run with trusted compatibility with my current board. The i9 12900kf hardly touches 20% usage for any new game and older games are even less usage while the video card sits at 99-100% usage, this is the sweet spot for no bottle necking and high performance.
The video card is an RTX 2060 Super @ 1440P on Dell's 32" monitor S3220DGF. With zero brightness and contrast at a hundred, the colors pop. I'd say comparable to OLED with those settings or at least IPS. The CPU is paired with the Z690 Strix motherboard and 32gb of Corsair vengeance ram. 32gb is the sweet spot. I watched a Linus Tech Tip video that said 8gb is good enough but when I run MSI afterburner along with Riva Tuner-statistics , the ram usage is usually between 10 and 12gb's used and sometimes as high as 14gb, with no known programs of mine running in the background. Perhaps we definitely passed the 8gb minimum by now. Itunes, Video Proc Converter, RPCS3, and Virtual DJ are some of my most demanding apps and this cpu just handles them like it's lite work I'm throwing at it. Well, there's the value. Highly recommending this chip but if you do go for it, be sure to pick up the Thermalright CPU Contact Frame for LGA 1700 Retrofit Kit or else, your cpu will burn, literally, that’s the only caveat to the 12th generation.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Seems like a great chip, but runs hot.
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
I'm using Thermal Grizzly's contact frame to help and an Arctic AIO, so I'm keeping this beast chilled as much as I reasonably can. I'm not overclocking; that's just not the point of this system. It crushes my i7 6700K-which i should hope that it does given six generations of chip architecture. I'm looking forward to pushing this to see what it can really do, but so far, Cyberpunk 2077 and PoE play great.

Beyond that, we'll wait and see. I just got the machine put back together yesterday after having to hit Best Buy for DDR5 since the sticks I got from Amazon were DoA.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Beast of a processor
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5.0 out of 5 stars buen procesador
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1.0 out of 5 stars Well played Amazon!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Well played Amazon!
Reviewed in India on October 15, 2023
First I got damaged box with scratches on the processor then there was a sticker on my processor which was supposed to be on the Manual after i removed the sticker imagine getting 11900k in 12900kf box which was already damaged after this feedback I am deleting Amazon and yes they said 'We can't help with this situation according to us the package was sent properly'
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1.0 out of 5 stars Item looks used
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5.0 out of 5 stars très bonne performance
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