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Core i9-12900KF

Core i9
Current Price
$304.00
MSRP: $564.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#39
of 234
Overall Rank
#55
of 251
Value Rank
#54
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
16
Threads
24
P-Cores
8
E-Cores
8
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm

Cache

L1 Cache
80 KB per core
L2 Cache
1 MB per core
L3 Cache
30 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
125W
Base Power
125W
Max Turbo Power
241W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4/DDR5
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
No
Integrated GPU Model
N/A

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i9-12900KF (Selected)18,031

Quick Stats

Generation
12th Gen
Release Date
11/4/2021 - 4 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
18031
Value59.3
Efficiency144.2

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,959
Cinebench R23 Multi27,341
Geekbench 6 Single2,584
Geekbench 6 Multi14,791
PassMark40,821

Console Comparison

Core i9-12900KF
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
55%
55%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
52%
52%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
10%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
9%
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Notes

The Core i9-12900KF offers flagship 12th gen performance with 16 cores (8 P-cores, 8 E-cores) minus integrated graphics. Boosting up to 5.2 GHz with unlocked multiplier, it delivers excellent gaming and productivity performance for users with discrete GPUs. This processor provides identical performance to the 12900K at reduced cost by omitting the iGPU. As Intel's first mainstream hybrid architecture flagship without graphics, it suited enthusiasts seeking maximum Alder Lake performance. Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, offering strong value for users who found competitive pricing on 12th gen platforms.