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

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i9-12900K

Very High

339

FPS

League of Legends

Ultra

159

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

535

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

High

300

FPS

Apex Legends

High

932

FPS

Valorant

Best Looking

255

FPS

Dota 2

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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Intel Core i9-12900K

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MSRP in USD: $599

Intel Core i9-12900K FPS Calculator

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i9-12900K

League of Legends

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