Intel Core i9-12900K

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
16	24	3.2 GHz	5.2 GHz

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MSRP in USD: $599

Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i9-12900K

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Very High

339

FPS

League of Legends

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High

932

FPS

Valorant

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Ultra

159

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

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Best Looking

255

FPS

Dota 2

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Very High

535

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

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Maximum

223

FPS

World of Warcraft

Specifications

General
Release Date	Nov 4th, 2021
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Collection	Core i9
Codename	Alder Lake

Performance
Cores	16
Threads	24
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	125 W
Overclockable	Yes
Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770

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MSRP in USD: $599

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