Intel Core i9-12900K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 16C / 16T
Clock: 3.2 - 5.2 GHz
Socket: LGA1700
TDP: 125W
Price: $315.00 from Amazon
Intel Core i9-12900K
Cores
16C / 16T
Clock
3.2 - 5.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
TDP
125W
Best price from Amazon
$315.00
As an Amazon Associate, PlanMyPC earns from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. Learn more
Overview
The Intel Core i9-12900K offers 16 cores and 16 threads. 30MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1700 socket with a 125W TDP — about 7.8W per core. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks span 3.2GHz base to 5.2GHz boost.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $315.00, which lands it among high-end options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 125 W |
| CPU Cores | 16 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Related products
