Intel Core i9-12900
Intel Core i9-12900: 12th‑gen Alder Lake, 16 cores with UHD 770 on LGA1700; enthusiast desktop chip launched Q1 2022, non‑K (locked).
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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. ([intel.com](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134597/intel-core-i912900-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.html))
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. ([intel.com](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000098127/processors.html?utm_source=openai))
- 1440p gaming
- streaming
- video editing
- 3D rendering
- office/productivity
Product highlights
- 30 MB of L3 cache memory offers great system performance and avoids interruptions while executing complex and critical tasks
- To boost graphics and visual quality, the chipset has a built in Intel UHD Graphics 770 controller
Specifications
- 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
- FCLGA1700
- Memory
- DDR4
- Ram Speed
- 4800 MHz
- Processor Generation
- 12
