Intel Core i9-12900
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 16C / 16T
Clock: 2.4 - 5.1 GHz
Socket: LGA1700
TDP: 65W
Price: $497.00 from Newegg
Intel Core i9-12900
Cores
16C / 16T
Clock
2.4 - 5.1 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$497.00
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Overview
The Intel Core i9-12900 brings 16 cores and 16 threads. It drops into the LGA1700 socket with a 65W TDP — about 4.1W per core. 30MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 2.4GHz base to 5.1GHz boost.
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $497.00, which lands it among high-end options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 16 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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