Intel Core i9-12900KS
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 16C / 16T
Clock: 3.4 - 5.5 GHz
Socket: LGA1700
TDP: 150W
Price: $469.00 from Newegg
Intel Core i9-12900KS
Cores
16C / 16T
Clock
3.4 - 5.5 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
TDP
150W
Best price from Newegg
$469.00
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Overview
The Intel Core i9-12900KS offers 16 cores and 16 threads. 30MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1700 socket with a 150W TDP — about 9.4W per core. Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 5.5GHz boost.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Its $469.00 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. 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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 150 W |
| CPU Cores | 16 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
