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BUILT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF GAMING
The 12th Generation of Intel® Core™ Processors is here! The i9-12900F gives you the highest clock speeds and groundbreaking new architecture, you will be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background. This processor is able to give you excellent performance. The 12th Generations CPU's are compatible with most 600 series motherboards and support PCIe Gen 5, you can also take advantage of DDR5 memory and great features like Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.
16 CORES 8 Performance Cores
8 Efficient Cores
24 THREADS 16 on Performance Cores
8 on Efficient Cores
5.1/2.4 GHz Single P Core Max/Base Clock
3.8/1.8 GHz Single E Core Max/Base Clock
20 CPU Lanes
30MB Cache Size
REVOLUTIONARY PERFORMANCE AND MULTITASKING
Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly. The Intel Thread Director prioritses and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.
8 PERFORMANCE CORES
P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.
8 EFFICIENT CORES
E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.
READY FOR WHATS NEXT
The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC. Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
BEST-IN-CLASS CONNECTIVITY
Thunderbolt™ 4 and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.
STREAMLINED OVERCLOCKING
Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.
Our 3XS systems have won hundreds of awards over the years, so you know you’re getting a quality product backed by a wealth of expertise. We build fast and reliable PCs, workstations and laptops, using only the highest quality components. All 3XS systems are also covered by our premium 3-year warranty.
SKU BX8071512900F
CPU Type Intel Core i9
CPU Model 12900
Socket 1700
Architecture Alder Lake
Manufacturing Process
Cores & Clocks
No. of Cores 16 Core (8 Performance, 8 Efficient)
No. of Threads 24
Core Ratio 24 x
Clock Speed 2.4 GHz
Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz
Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Speed 5.1 GHz
Unlocked Core Multiplier No
Unlocked Full Range Base Clock (B-Clock) No
Bus Speeds
FSB Speed N/A
QPI Speed N/A
UPI Links/Speed N/A
DMI Speed N/A
Memory Support
Max. Memory Size 128 GB
Max. Memory Speed DDR4 – 4800 / DDR5 – 3200MHz
Max. Memory Channels 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC Memory Yes
Intel Optane Memory No
Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory No
Lanes & Features
Intel Deep Learning Boost Support No
Scalability 1 Socket/Processor ONLY
Node Controller Support No
PCIe Version 4.0 / 5.0
PCIe Lanes 20
Integrated Graphics
Features Integrated Graphics No
Integrated Graphics Model/Type N/A
iGPU Cores
iGPU Base Clock N/A
iGPU Boost Clock N/A
iGPU Max. Resolution
CPU Cache
L1 Cache
L2 Cache
L3 Cache
Intel® Smart Cache 30MB
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BUILT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF GAMING
The 12th Generation of Intel® Core™ Processors is here! The i9-12900F gives you the highest clock speeds and groundbreaking new architecture, you will be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background. This processor is able to give you excellent performance. The 12th Generations CPU's are compatible with most 600 series motherboards and support PCIe Gen 5, you can also take advantage of DDR5 memory and great features like Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.
16 CORES 8 Performance Cores
8 Efficient Cores
24 THREADS 16 on Performance Cores
8 on Efficient Cores
5.1/2.4 GHz Single P Core Max/Base Clock
3.8/1.8 GHz Single E Core Max/Base Clock
20 CPU Lanes
30MB Cache Size
REVOLUTIONARY PERFORMANCE AND MULTITASKING
Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly. The Intel Thread Director prioritses and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.
8 PERFORMANCE CORES
P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.
8 EFFICIENT CORES
E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.
READY FOR WHATS NEXT
The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC. Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
BEST-IN-CLASS CONNECTIVITY
Thunderbolt™ 4 and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.
STREAMLINED OVERCLOCKING
Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.
Our 3XS systems have won hundreds of awards over the years, so you know you’re getting a quality product backed by a wealth of expertise. We build fast and reliable PCs, workstations and laptops, using only the highest quality components. All 3XS systems are also covered by our premium 3-year warranty.
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