Intel Core i9-12900F
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 16C / 16T
Clock: 2.4 - 5.1 GHz
Socket: LGA1700
TDP: 65W
Price: $279.99 from Amazon
Intel Core i9-12900F
Cores
16C / 16T
Clock
2.4 - 5.1 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$279.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i9-12900F 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. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.
Expect to pay around $279.99, which lands it among mid-range options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| 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 | None |
