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Core i9-12900K: War Thunder

Name: Intel Core i9-12900K
Brand: Intel

$303.36

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In War Thunder, the Core i9-12900K outperforms 86% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $303.36. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9700X.

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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

^$303³⁶

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Core i9-12900K in War Thunder

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Actual FPS may vary due to overclocking, background apps, RAM speeds (XMP/EXPO), and thermal throttling.

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Core i9-12900K's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Nov 4th, 2021
MSRP	$599.00
Current Price	$303.36
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Alder Lake-S
Socket	LGA1700
Power Consumption	125W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 72 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	16 / 24
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	UHD Graphics 770
RAM	3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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Core i9-12900K in Other Games

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