Intel Core i9-12900KF 16-Cores 24 3.20GHz LGA1700 Processor - No Graphics

12th Gen Intel Core processors bring together industry-leading CPU performance, amazing AI acceleration, and best-in-class wired and wireless connectivity to help you focus, create, and engage at new levels.

Divide And Conquer:
The Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512900KF) boasts Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture, which combines the intelligence of two unique core families, into a single CPU. Every aspect of your gaming universe is catered for and optimised to deliver premium gaming performances that sees you topping leaderboards and reaching final bosses in style. From a grand total of 16 Cores altogether, the Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512900KF)'s 8 Performance-cores or P-cores have been engineered for superior performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, taking activities such as gaming and productivity-driven workflows to new heights. 8 Efficient-cores or E-cores meanwhile have been optimised for multi-threaded performance to keep interruptions from secondary or background tasks to a minimum.

Performance Beyond The Cores
The Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512900KF)’s newly-developed architecture also features compatibility with the latest platform innovations to give you the performance to improve every aspect of your PC. Support for ultra-responsive storage in the form of PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 allows you to upgrade your system with high-performance components like memory and graphics. Class-leading connectivity is also available via Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) support, so you can optimise your gaming space with all your key accessories and peripherals, while also taking advantage of exceptionally efficient and remarkably stable transfer speeds. The Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor (BX8071512900KF) also features streamlined overclocking with independent control for both E and P-core types for more nuanced personalisation.

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
• Use Conditions: PC/Client/Tablet

CPU Specifications:
• Total Cores: 16
• Number of Performance-cores: 8
• Number 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

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 Number of Memory Channels: 2
• Max Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s

Expansion Options:
• Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0
• Max Number of DMI Lanes: 8
• Scalability: 1S Only
• PCI Express Revision:5.0 and 4.0
• PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1x16+4 | 2x8+4
• Max Number of PCI Express Lanes: 20

Package Specifications:
• Sockets Supported: FCLGA1700
• Max CPU Configuration: 1
• Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020A
• Junction Temperature: 100°C
• Package Size: 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm

Advanced Technologies:
• Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.0
• 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: 2.0
• 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 (MBE): Yes
• Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes