Intel Core i9-12900

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
16	24	2.4 GHz	5.1 GHz

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MSRP in USD: $519

Intel® Core™ i9-12900 Desktop Processor 30M Cache, up to 5.10 GHz

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i9-12900

Very High

319

FPS

League of Legends

Ultra

155

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

514

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

High

298

FPS

Apex Legends

High

911

FPS

Valorant

Best Looking

249

FPS

Dota 2

Specifications

General
Release Date	Jan 4th, 2022
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Collection	Core i9
Codename	Alder Lake

Performance
Cores	16
Threads	24
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	65 W
Overclockable	Yes
Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770

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MSRP in USD: $519

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