The Intel Core i9-12900 is a high-performance desktop processor from the 12th Gen series, featuring 16 cores and 24 threads for exceptional multitasking capabilities. With base clock speeds of 2.4 GHz boosting up to 5.1 GHz, and a generous 30MB L3 cache, it delivers robust computing power while maintaining a modest 65W TDP. The processor includes Intel UHD Graphics 770 and supports up to 128GB of memory.
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Basic info
Brand
Intel
Model
Core i9-12900
Release date
2022-01-04
Series
12th Gen
Type
Desktop
Performance
Base clock
2.4
Base clock unit
GHz
Core count
16
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770
L3 cache
30
L3 cache unit
MB
Max boost clock
5.1
Max boost clock unit
GHz
Max memory support
128
Max memory support unit
GB
Max operating temperature
100
Max operating temperature unit
°C
Power requirement
202
Power requirement unit
W
TDP
65
TDP unit
W
Thread count
24