P-core Base Frequency: 3.2 GHz E-core Base Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: Up to 5.2 GHz Single P-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.1 GHz Single E-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 3.9 GHz
L2 Cache
14MB
L3 Cache
30MB
Manufacturing Tech
Intel 7
Instruction Set
64-Bit
Hyper-Threading Support
Yes
Memory Types
DDR4 3200 / DDR5 4800
Memory Channel
2
Max Memory Size
128 GB
Max Memory Bandwidth
76.8 GB/s
Virtualization Technology Support
Yes
Integrated Graphics
None Integrated Graphics
PCI Express Revision
5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
Max Number of PCI Express Lanes
20
Thermal Design Power
Processor Base Power: 125W Maximum Turbo Power: 241W
Cooling Device
Cooling device not included - Processor Only
Operating System Supported
Windows 11
Additional Information
Date First Available
October 08, 2021
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900KF desktop processor
Built for the next generation of gaming.
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 to5.2 GHzMax Clock Speed1
16Cores
8 Performance-cores
8 Efficient-cores
24Threads
16 on Performance-cores
8 on Efficient-cores
Unlocked and overclockable2
Single P-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 5.2/3.2 GHz
Single E-core Max/Base Clock Speed: 3.9/2.4 GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Processor base power: 125W
Intel® Smart Cache: 30MB
Motherboard compatibility: 600 series3
Total CPU PCIe lanes: 20
Memory speed: DDR5
Discrete graphics card required
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.
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor
Intel® Thread Director
Prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.4
8
Performance-cores
P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.
8
Efficient-cores
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.
Ready for what’s next
Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
Best-in-class connectivity
Thunderbolt™ 4 technology and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.5
Streamlined overclocking
Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.
