Core i9-12900KF

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore i9-12900KF
SeriesIntel Core i9
Market segmentDesktop processor
DesignerIntel
ManufacturerIntel
Release date4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$564

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking215
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation37.63
Power efficiency19.58

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm
Die size215.25 mm2
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads24
Performance-cores8
Number of CPUs in a configuration1

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz
Multiplier32
Unlocked multiplier+

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt
Maximum core temperature100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/s

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketFCLGA1700
PCIe version5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes20

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
AVX+
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
vPro+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Speed Shift+
Turbo Boost Technology2
Hyper-Threading Technology+
Deep Learning Boost+
EDB+