Technical details
Target market: Gaming, Content Creation
Launch date: Q4'21
Status: Launched
Processor
Box: Yes
Processor model: i9-12900KF
Efficient cores: 8
Processor family: Intel® Core™ i9
Processor cache: 30 MB
Maximum turbo power: 241 W
Bus type: DMI4
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max): 76.8 GB/s
Performance-core boost frequency: 5.1 GHz
Processor base power: 125 W
Processor codename: Alder Lake
Maximum number of DMI lanes: 8
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor threads: 24
Processor cores: 16
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Performance-core base frequency: 3.2 GHz
Component for: PC
Processor generation: 12th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor socket: LGA 1700
Performance cores: 8
Graphics
Discrete graphics card: No
Discrete graphics card model: Not available
On-board graphics card model: Not available
On-board graphics card: No
Features
PCI Express slots version: 4.0, 5.0
Scalability: 1S
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes: 20
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN): 5A992CN3
Embedded options available: No
Supported instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
PCI Express configurations: 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4
Execute Disable Bit: Yes
Thermal solution specification: PCG 2020A
Idle States: Yes
CPU configuration (max): 1
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code: 8542310001
Market segment: Desktop
Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS): G167599
Use conditions: PC/Client/Tablet
Memory
Memory channels: Dual-channel
Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 128 GB
Memory bandwidth (max): 76.8 GB/s
Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM
Operational conditions
Tjunction: 100 °C
Weight & dimensions
Processor package size: 45 x 37.5 mm
Processor special features
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready: Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET): Yes
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU: Yes
Intel® Boot Guard: Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology): Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency: 5.2 GHz
Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE): Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): Yes
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes
Intel® OS Guard: Yes
Intel 64: Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
Intel® Secure Key: Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Yes
Intel® Thread Director: Yes
Other features
Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
Safety warning
Warnings: Do not install on a switched-on device., Protect against overheating., Avoid contact with liquid.