Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
Original price was: $281.59.$260.00Current price is: $260.00.
Price: $281.59 - $260.00
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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.
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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Customer Reviews
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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3,059
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2,393
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4.8 out of 5 stars
1,342
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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
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
Customers say
Customers find the computer processor fast and powerful, making it great for gaming and developing. They find it provides an unparalleled computing experience and is well worth the money. The processor works great with no issues and is reliable. However, some customers report that it gets hot under load.
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Brandon –
Great CPU fast and relatively cool
I bought this to replace the i7 14700kf that came with my prebuilt. 14th gen CPUs have over voltage and high temp issues. My voltages were consistently running at over 1.5 sometimes 1.51 and my temps hit in the 90s C on the 14th gen. I bought this 12th gen and installed it and the highest voltage I’ve seen so far is 1.41 and the highest temp I’ve seen is 82 C. Definitely recommend this CPU as an alternative to those who have issues with 13th and 14th gen.
Spiral –
price/performance and a little older!
Update: August 25, 2024: New case and OLED upgrade makes this overall PC upgrade even better. The display is the LG Ultra Gear 27GS95QE. The case is the NZXT H6 Flow. Added some extra pictures to display the new style…along with a clean look and some Diorama fun, courtesy of the fish-tank style case…YOOOO JOE!
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The i9 12900KF is still holding strong and usage stays nice and low in games while the GPU usage is maxed out, the sweet spot for no bottle necking. After a year, I definitely still recommend this cpu with the addition of the cpu bracket especially since the 13th and 14th gen are non failures as of this date. Good luck with what ever you choose!
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, thatâs the only caveat to the 12th generation.
Nic C. –
Fell out of plastic shell, Sliding around in box
Something that’s 300$ and fragile shouldn’t be sliding around in it’s box for who knows how long. Instantly returned
Michael –
I scooped this up without hesitation when the price droped!
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor is less expensive and more reliable than the i9-13900KF or the i9-1400KF processors. It appears to work perfectly with my Nvidia RTX 2060 Super FE GPU.
Kindle Kustomer –
i9 CPU
I bought this cpu for a new build with an ASUS ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-H motherboard and it hasnât disappointed. It does run hotter than my old cpu but I expected that. I used NT-H1 for my thermal paste and an ASUS ROG Strix LC II 240mm liquid cooler and the highest temperature Iâve seen was 34C after a several hour run in Diablo 4, so Iâm pretty happy with that. Great cpu!
Edi –
Excelente
El artÃculo cumplió con mi expectativas. Muy bien embalado y nuevo. Sin ningún problema.
Galen –
still good
i bought this at a good price . also bought the pressure plate to ensure good cooling contact
they say this cpu runs hot. maybe . but most people can lower the voltage . there is muchg overhang to play with
Michael C. –
Terrible Packing
Horrible package job 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. The paper wrapping on one side of the box was no protection at all. Not likely to order computer products from Amazon again.
MarianoMx –
Me salió en menos de 6k y para el poder que tiene es perfecto
Jonathan Laberge –
Upgrading from an i5-9400F which has seen a huge improvement. The days of seeing my CPU usage at 100% several times throughout the day are gone.
Iâm using an NZXT 360 Kraken AIO cooler and the temps are pretty solid, through normal use itâs at about 40 degrees Celsius, and through gaming it reaches about 48. My room is generally around 24 degrees ambient temperature in the summer.
Samir Palaspagar –
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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