Intel Core i9-12900 CPU

Intel Core i9-12900

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i9-12900
$546–$604estimated range · from catalog price Oct 18, 2026

Intel Core i9-12900: 12th‑gen Alder Lake, 16 cores with UHD 770 on LGA1700; enthusiast desktop chip launched Q1 2022, non‑K (locked).

Compute rankTop 45% of CPUs
TierEnthusiast?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
Released2022
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Cores16
Threads24
SocketLGA1700
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5
Base clock1.80 GHz
Boost clock5.10 GHz
TDP202 W
Cache30 MB
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Product overview

Released in Q1 2022, the Core i9-12900 is a 12th‑gen “Alder Lake” desktop CPU on Intel 7 with 16 cores (8P+8E) and 24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz boost, integrated UHD Graphics 770, and LGA1700 socket support. Intel ARK currently lists its marketing status as Launched (not discontinued). Works with LGA1700 motherboards.Sourceintel.com

Positioned as an enthusiast‑tier i9, it exists to deliver top‑end multi‑threaded performance for high‑refresh gaming and creator workloads at stock settings; as a non‑K model, it’s not intended for multiplier overclocking (Intel reserves unlocks for K/X SKUs). Best for 1440p gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, and office/productivity. Notable: 12th Gen Core was Intel’s first desktop family built on the Intel 7 process.Sourceintel.com

Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

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Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
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Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores16
Higher than 89% of CPUs
Threads24
Higher than 85% of CPUs
Boost clock5.1 GHZ
Higher than 73% of CPUs
RAM speed4800 MHz
Higher than 79% of CPUs
Cores
16
Threads
24
Base clock
1.8 GHZ
Boost clock
5.1 GHZ
TDP
202 W
Cache
30 MB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
LGA1700
Memory
DDR4, DDR5
Ram Speed
4800 MHz
Processor Generation
12