Built for multitasking at scale
Pick this CPU if you're building or upgrading a workstation for video production, 3D modelling, software development or high-refresh gaming. Best value when paired with a capable Z690 or newer motherboard.
INTEL
Intel Core i9-12900KF 16-Core CPU LGA 1700 – High Performance
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Maximum internal memory128 GB
- On-board graphics card modelNot available
- Maximum operating temperature100
- Package typeBox
- 16 cores and 24 threads tackle rendering, streaming and heavy computing in parallel
- 5.2 GHz boost delivers snappy responsiveness across all your apps
- 30 MB Smart Cache lets all cores share fast memory on demand
- LGA 1700 socket—future-ready for upcoming Intel platforms
Description
Specifications
General
| Brand | INTEL |
|---|---|
| Status | Launched |
| Bus type | DMI4 |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Tjunction | 100 |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Launch date | Q4'21 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| Component for | PC |
| Target market | Gaming, Content Creation |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Use conditions | PC/Client/Tablet |
| Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| PCI Express slots version | 4.0/5.0 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16+1x4/2x8+1x4 |
| Maximum number of DMI lanes | 8 |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2.4 |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | 3.9 |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready | Yes |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2020A |
| Performance-core base frequency | 3.2 |
| Performance-core boost frequency | 5.1 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 20 |
| Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) | Yes |
| Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision | 4.0 |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992.C |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | G167599 |
| Warranty | 36 months |
| EAN | 5032037234238 |
Processor
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor model | i9-12900KF |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 125 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 241 W |
| L2 cache | 14336 |
| Processor ARK ID | 134600 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Processor codename | Alder Lake |
| Processor package size | 45 x 37.5 |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR4-SDRAM/DDR5-SDRAM |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Yes |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 76.8 |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 128 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency | 5.2 |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU | Yes |
| Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (Intel® GNA) 3.0 | Yes |
Memory
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory bandwidth (max) | 76.8 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | No |
|---|---|
| On-board graphics card model | Not available |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
Connectivity
| Intel® Thread Director | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
Software & security
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
|---|
Performance & capacities
| Maximum operating temperature | 100 |
|---|---|
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
Features
| Package type | Box |
|---|---|
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0/SSE4.1/SSE4.2 |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
