Intel Core i9-12900K Unlocked Processor, 16 Cores
Original price was: $299.00.$276.07Current price is: $276.07.
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Intel Core i9-12900K Unlocked Processor, 16 Cores Price History
Price History for Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to...
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Current Price | $276.07 | October 27, 2024 |
Highest Price | $318.99 | July 30, 2024 |
Lowest Price | $261.59 | July 19, 2024 |
Last price changes
$276.07 | October 27, 2024 |
$274.00 | October 12, 2024 |
$318.99 | August 21, 2024 |
$308.99 | August 21, 2024 |
$318.99 | July 30, 2024 |
Intel Core i9-12900K Unlocked Processor, 16 Cores Description
Welcome to the next generation of gaming and multitasking with the Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor. This powerhouse is built to deliver unmatched performance, thanks to Intel’s performance hybrid architecture on an unlocked processor.
Unleashing Performance with 16 Cores
The Intel Core i9-12900K boasts a remarkable 16-core configuration, split into 8 Performance-cores (P-cores) and 8 Efficient-cores (E-cores). This hybrid architecture ensures that you get the best of both worlds: high-performance for demanding tasks and energy efficiency for lighter workloads. The processor can reach speeds up to 5.2 GHz, providing the raw power needed for the most demanding gaming and multitasking scenarios.
Integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics
Graphics performance is also a key feature of the Intel Core i9-12900K, with integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics. Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or working on graphic-intensive applications, this processor delivers smooth and high-quality visuals without the need for a separate graphics card.
Compatibility and Installation
The Intel Core i9-12900K is designed to be compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards. It features the LGA-1700 socket, making it straightforward to install on your PCB. With a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 125W, it balances performance and power consumption effectively.
Advanced Technology for Enhanced Performance
The processor includes 30 MB of L3 cache memory, which provides an excellent hit rate in short access time, enabling improved system performance. Built on Intel’s 10 nm process technology, the Core i9-12900K is engineered for improved performance per watt, making it both powerful and power-efficient.
Additionally, Intel’s 7 Architecture further enhances performance and power efficiency, ensuring that the processor can handle a wide range of tasks, from intense gaming sessions to complex multitasking, without breaking a sweat.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: 3 core_i9
- Brand: Intel
- Series: Core i9
- Item model number: BX8071512900K
- Operating System: Linux
- Item Weight: 2.89 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 6.46 x 5.12 x 5.47 inches
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Number of Processors: 16
- Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
- Date First Available: October 27, 2021
Conclusion
The Intel Core i9-12900K Unlocked Processor is a top-tier choice for gamers, content creators, and professionals who demand the best performance. With its hybrid architecture, integrated graphics, and advanced technology, it sets a new standard for desktop processors. Whether you’re building a new system or upgrading an existing one, the Intel Core i9-12900K is an investment in unparalleled performance and efficiency.
Intel Core i9-12900K Unlocked Processor, 16 Cores Specification
Specification: Intel Core i9-12900K Unlocked Processor, 16 Cores
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Intel Core i9-12900K Unlocked Processor, 16 Cores Reviews (10)
10 reviews for Intel Core i9-12900K Unlocked Processor, 16 Cores
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Agustin –
Se siente mucho la diferencia en el cambio de AMD a Inter, es mucho más estable y más fluido, sus drivers están bien optimizados y corre espectacular, no se calienta, incluso al 100% de uso se mantiene en los 70 grados
Poolboy16 –
My primary use case for the 12900k is gaming and encoding video. Personally I could justify the higher price tag over the competing i5 and i7 because of my specific use case.
Good Things:
The processor is absolutely and insanely powerful. I am encoding 1080, 30fps video roughly 50% to 80% faster give or take than my previous processor which was a 11700kf! One single generation and an i9 upgrade has saved me astronomical amounts of time. As far as gaming goes… I would say is more heavily reliant on a graphics card so I won’t go into much detail on that. Overall this processor is wonderful and deserves its 5 stars.
Not so good things:
I didn’t take a star off for this because it isn’t really a problem rather just the way the processor is designed.
It uses a metric ton of power, I’m talking 241 watts during my normal video encoding sessions. Which in turn generates a space heater worth of heat. One of those things “great power comes great responsibility”. I am telling you this because you NEED TO HAVE AN INCREDIBLE COOLER. I am currently using a Noctua NH-D15 and it’s okay. I would recommend it to anyone that prefers air cooling but nothing less. If you choose a cooler that is less you will regret it. I would venture to say you need the cooler I have mentioned or 280mm and above AIO to even keep it from thermal throttling at heavy load. Do not underestimates this, gaming it is much more tame, still running high temperatures but better. I still would get a really great CPU Cooler or otherwise you WILL be thermal throttling like crazy.
Overall this is a great CPU and although not worth it for some, can be a great processor if it is worth it. Just beware of the watts and heat. I was dumbfounded.
Smart Shopper –
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I recently got my hands on the Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor, and I have to say, I am blown away by its performance. This processor is an absolute powerhouse, with 16 cores (8P+8E) and speeds of up to 5.2 GHz. It’s also unlocked, which means I can push its limits even further if I want to.
Installing the processor was easy enough, although I did have to make sure my motherboard was compatible with the LGA1700 socket and 600 series chipset. Once I had everything set up, I fired up my favorite games and applications to see how the processor would perform.
The results were nothing short of impressive. The i9-12900K chewed through every task I threw at it with ease, from demanding video editing software to the latest AAA games. I was able to multitask without any lag or slowdowns, and my system felt incredibly responsive and snappy.
The processor also runs surprisingly cool, even under heavy load. I did notice a slight increase in power consumption compared to my old processor, but it’s a small price to pay for the sheer performance boost.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor. If you’re a power user or a gamer who demands the best performance, this processor is definitely worth considering. It’s not cheap, but in my opinion, it’s worth every penny for the sheer power and speed it delivers.
Chris H –
This isn’t the processor for everyone, but it is very fast. The individual cores aren’t significantly different from those in the 13th generation i7. But if you have a need for a lot of parallel processing then this may be the processor for you. I do software development, which it doesn’t help 99% of the time, gaming, which it helps a little, and occasionally transcoding large amounts of video and music. During transcoding it helps a huge amount. I have over 300GB of FLAC audio files that I ripped from my CD collection, I never buy mp3s. I wanted to have that on my phone, but I didn’t want to carry it at full rate because I can’t tell the difference in the car, so I transcoded it. I had done that once before and it took more than a day on a five year old Ryzen 7. This machine took around 30 minutes. 30-40 times faster. At work the optics team, which uses ray tracing software to design optical telescopes and laser focusing lenses, uses i9s in preference to Xeons. The Xeons might be faster under some circumstances, but the machines are hugely expensive, so the i9s are much better for price performance. Would I buy it again? I’d probably buy the 13th generation, but if I had any sense I’d just get the 13th gen i7.
Agustin –
Ich hab ihn zurückgesendet da ich mittlerweile mein komplettes System umgestellt habe,
aber der Prozessor ist top.
D. Orders –
Works great in my new system. I wouldn’t say easy to install, but none are, I always sweat bullets when I latch down the CPU holder. But other than that stable and powerful. Here’s my build, rock stable and fast as hell!
Logitech G502 HERO High Performance Wired Gaming Mouse
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable CD/DVD +/-RW Drive/DVD Player
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 V2 ARGB 3in1 Square Frame Fan
Cooler Master MasterFan SF360R ARGB 360mm All-In-One Square Frame Fan w/ 24 Independently-Controlled ARGB LEDS
ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen)ATX gaming motherboard
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition CPU Air Coolor
Cylewet 10Pcs Mainboard Computer PC Internal Speaker Buzzer Computer Case Buzzer
Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked
SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA III SSD 1TB 2.5” Internal Solid State Hard Drive
Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh Airflow ATX Mid-Tower with Polygonal Mesh Front Panel, Crystalline Tempered Glass
Corsair Vengeance DDR5 64GB (2x32GB) 5200MHz C40 Intel Optimized Desktop Memory
Corsair RMX Series (2021), RM1000x, 1000 Watt, Gold, Fully Modular Power Supply,Black
SAMSUNG 980 SSD 1TB PCle 3.0×4, NVMe M.2 2280, Internal Solid State Drive
Britt Davis –
Make sure you have a good Aio NOT an msi core liquid v2 360 because that one died on me and this was seeing 80-90c idle other than that this processor is pretty good when its cooled properly.
Ralf Schneider –
Bien
jagdeep –
This CPU has 24 threads and 16 cores (8E cores and 8P cores) which really makes difference when dealing with 3d graphics and to prevent bottleneck issues
Doesn’t cause a CPU and GPU bottleneck as I only get about 45% GPU usage and stay under 10% load in most AAA titles like Destiny or Call of Duty.
CinebenchR23 Benchmarks
Using CINEBENCH R23 I got a score of 27552 which is roughly 70 % of top performing CPU score of 43640.
Using Geek Bench 6 test
I got a Single core score of 2601 which is roughly 83 % of top performing CPU score of 3097 And a multi-core score of 12821 which is roughly 56 % of top performing CPU score of 21742
Luis CORREIA –
Bought for a friend’s computer I was building. I got it in the Prime sale and it’s fantasticly fast