The Core i9-12900KS is a very fast desktop gaming CPU released on Apr 05, 2022. It's currently in stock for $371.99, so it's an average value for money.
| Apr 5th, 2022 | $739.00 | 150 W | 16/24 | 3.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
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Core i9-12900KS Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
| MSRP | $739.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 24 |
| Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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