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Intel® Core™ i9-12900KF Processor

30M Cache, up to 5.20 GHz

The 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processor redefines x86 architecture performance. Introducing our new performance hybrid architecture, combining Performance-cores with Efficient-cores to elevate gaming, productivity, and creation. These breakthrough processors intelligently optimize workloads and pave the way for future leaps in processor design. Enjoy the full range of the latest platform innovations like industry first PCIe 5.0 readiness and DDR5 memory. With Intel® UHD graphics immerse yourself in a visually stunning experience with up to 8K HDR support and the ability to view 4 simultaneous 4K displays. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors bring all the features you need to game, work, and create like never before.

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	Intel® Core™ i9-12900KF Processor (30M Cache- up to 5.20 GHz)
Essentials
Product Collection	12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors
Code Name	Products formerly Alder Lake
Vertical Segment	Desktop
Processor Number	i9-12900KF
Status	Launched
Launch Date	Q4’21
Lithography	Intel 7
Recommended Customer Price	$564.00 – $574.00
Use Conditions	PC/Client/Tablet
CPU Specifications
Total Cores	16
# of Performance-cores	8
# of Efficient-cores	8
Total Threads	24
Max Turbo Frequency	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
Supplemental Information
Embedded Options Available	No
Datasheet	View now
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)	128 GB
Memory Types	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max # of Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
Expansion Options
Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision	4
Max # of DMI Lanes	8
Scalability	1S Only
PCI Express Revision	5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express Configurations ‡	Up to 1×16+4 |  2×8+4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes	20
Package Specifications
Sockets Supported	FCLGA1700
Max CPU Configuration	1
Thermal Solution Specification	PCG 2020A
TJUNCTION	100°C
Package Size	45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator	3
Intel® Thread Director	Yes
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost)	Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡	Yes
Intel® Speed Shift Technology	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡	2
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡	Yes
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡	Yes
Intel® 64 ‡	Yes
Instruction Set	64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions	Intel® SSE4.1 |  Intel® SSE4.2 |  Intel® AVX2
Idle States	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology	Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)	Yes
Security & Reliability
Intel® AES New Instructions	Yes
Secure Key	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes
Execute Disable Bit ‡	Yes
Intel® Boot Guard	Yes
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)	Yes
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology	Yes