Intel Core i9-12900KS 3.4 GHz 16-Core LGA 1700 Processor

Power up your productivity, gaming, and content-creation experiences by installing the Intel Core i9-12900KS 3.4 GHz 16-Core LGA 1700 Processor into your desktop computer system. Built using a Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process, this 12th generation desktop processor's 16 cores combine the performance of eight Efficient-cores and eight 3.4 GHz Performance-cores. The low-voltage Efficient-cores handle background tasks for multitasking while the Performance-cores provide speed for demanding applications and games. The built-in Intel Thread Director ensures that the two work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximize performance.

Additionally, this processor has a 5.3 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency with 30MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. Thermal Velocity Boost technology can temporarily push speeds up to 5.5 GHz when allowable to help accelerate burst workloads. The Core i9-12900KS also includes support for up to PCI Express 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz to help run and multitask a variety of demanding applications. You can overclock this processor for even greater performance.

The Core i9-12900KS features integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics. Please note that a thermal solution NOT is included. The processor is compatible with Intel LGA 1700 socket motherboards and is backed

Hybrid Core Design

Background tasks are handled by the processor's Efficient-cores for multitasking while the Performance-cores provide the speed to handle high-end games and demanding applications.

Intel Thread Director

The Intel Thread Director is built into the CPU's cores, working with the operating system to ensure each of the 24 threads are assigned to the right core at the right time.

Thermal Velocity Boost

Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) technology unlocks extra CPU performance when thermal headroom and turbo power budget are available. So long as the CPU temperature is below a certain threshold, the clock frequency may be temporarily increased when there is a sudden spike in CPU utilization, which can potentially avoid slowdowns.

PCIe 4.0 & 5.0

This processor supports up to four PCIe 4.0 and sixteen PCIe 5.0 lanes, delivering 20 lanes in total for exceptional data throughput with compatible devices.

Integrated Graphics

Driven by Intel Xe architecture, the integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics delivers fast, rich 3D performance for high-quality visuals with support for either one 7680 x 4320 resolution 8K monitor or up to four 3840 x 2160 resolution 4K displays with high dynamic range.

Intel Deep Learning Boost

Accelerates AI inference to improve performance for deep learning workloads.

Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0

Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA) technology helps with noise suppression while enhancing background blurring during video chats.

Specifications

Essentials

• Product Collection : 12th Generation Intel® Coreâ„¢ i9 Processors

• Code Name : Products formerly Alder Lake

• Vertical Segment : Desktop

• Processor Number : i9-12900KS

• Lithography : Intel 7

• Use Conditions : PC/Client/Tablet

CPU Specifications

• Total Cores : 16

• # of Performance-cores : 8

• # of Efficient-cores:  8

• Total Threads : 24

• Max Turbo Frequency : 5.50 GHz

• Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency : 5.50 GHz

• Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency : 5.30 GHz

• Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency : 5.20 GHz

• Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency : 4.00 GHz

• Performance-core Base Frequency : 3.40 GHz

• Efficient-core Base Frequency : 2.50 GHz

• Cache : 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache

• Total L2 Cache : 14 MB

• Processor Base Power : 150 W

• Maximum Turbo Power : 241 W

Supplemental Information

• Embedded Options Available : No
• Datasheet : View now

Memory Specifications

• Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) : 128 GB

• Memory Types : Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s

                                          Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s

• Max # of Memory Channels : 2

• Max Memory Bandwidth : 76.8 GB/s

• ECC Memory Supported : Yes

Processor Graphics

• Processor Graphics : Intel® UHD Graphics 770

• Graphics Base Frequency :300 MHz

• Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency : 1.55 GHz

• Graphics Output : eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1

• Execution Units : 32

• Max Resolution (HDMI) :  4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz

• Max Resolution (DP) : 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

• Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)  :  5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz

• DirectX* Support : 12

• OpenGL* Support : 4.5

• OpenCL* Support : 3.0

• Multi-Format Codec Engines : 2

• Intel® Quick Sync Video : Yes

• Intel® Clear Video HD Technology : Yes

• # of Displays Supported : 4

• Device ID : 0x4680

Expansion Options

• Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision : 4.0

• Max # of DMI Lanes : 8

• Scalability : 1S Only

• PCI Express Revision : 5.0 and 4.0

• PCI Express Configurations : Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4

• Max # of PCI Express Lanes : 20

Package Specifications

• Sockets Supported : FCLGA1700

• Max CPU Configuration : 1

• Thermal Solution Specification : PCG 2022E

• Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Temperature : 50 °C

• TJUNCTION : 90°C

• Package Size : 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm

Advanced Technologies

• Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator :  3.0

• Intel® Thread Director : Yes

• Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) : Yes

• Intel® Optaneâ„¢ Memory Supported : Yes

• Intel® Speed Shift Technology : Yes

• Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology : Yes

• Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost : Yes

• Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 : Yes

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology : 2.0

• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology :  Yes

• Intel® 64 : Yes

• Instruction Set : 64-bit

• Instruction Set Extensions : Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2

• Idle States : Yes

• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology : Yes

• Thermal Monitoring Technologies : Yes

• Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) : Yes

Security & Reliability

• Intel vPro® Platform Eligibility : Yes

• Intel vPro® Enterprise Platform Eligibility : Yes

• Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT) : Yes

• Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) : Yes

• Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) : Yes

• Intel® One-Click Recovery : Yes

• Intel® Hardware Shield Eligibility : Yes

• Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology : Yes

• Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key : Yes

• Intel® Total Memory Encryption : Yes

• Intel® AES New Instructions : Yes

• Secure Key : Yes

• Intel® OS Guard : Yes

• Intel® Trusted Execution Technology :  Yes

• Execute Disable Bit : Yes

• Intel® Boot Guard : Yes

• Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) : Yes

• Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) : Yes

• Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) : Yes

• Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) : Yes

• Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) :  Yes