Intel Core i9-12900KS Special Edition

LGA 1700, 3.40 GHz, 16 -Core
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Boost your productivity, gaming and content creation by adding the Intel Core i9-12900KS 3.4 GHz 16-core LGA 1700 processor to your desktop computer system. The 16 cores of this 12th generation desktop
processor are based on a hybrid core architecture with the Intel 7 process, combining the power of eight Efficient cores and eight 3.4 GHz Performance cores. The low-voltage efficient cores perform background tasks for multitasking, while the performance cores deliver speed for demanding applications and games. The integrated Intel Thread Director ensures that both work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximise performance.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i9 12th Gen
Number of processor cores
16 -Core
Max. TDP
241 W
Number of threads
24
PCI express version (max.)
5
Item number
20149464

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
BX8071512900KS
Release date
22.3.2022

Processor

Processor family
Core i9 12th Gen
Processor socket
LGA 1700
Intel Core
Alder Lake-S
Processor clock frequency
3.40 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
5.50 GHz
Number of processor cores
16 -Core
Number of threads
24
Number of performance cores
8 -Core
Number of efficiency cores
8 -Core
Number of low power efficiency cores
8 -Core
Lithography
10 nm
Max. TDP
241 W
L2 Cache
14000 kB
L3 Cache
30 MB
Multiplier unlocked
Yes
PCI express version (max.)
5
Processor design
64-bit

AMD Technologies

AMD Technologies
SSE4a

Intel Technologies

Intel technologies
Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET)

Graphics processing unit

Onboard graphics
Yes
Graphics card model
UHD Graphics 770
DirectX version
12
Max. connected monitors
4 x
Processor clock frequency
300 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1550 MHz

Memory

Memory channels
Dual-Channel
Memory type
DDR5 RAM
Max. memory (RAM)
128 GB

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Processor

Package dimensions

Length
11.60 cm
Width
10.60 cm
Height
4.60 cm
Weight
84 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
Return policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Processors» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AMD
  • 2.Intel

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AMD
  • 2.Intel

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Processors» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AMD
  • 2.Intel
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Good70/100
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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseJune 2022

The two completely different approaches of AMD and Intel are only partially successful. Intel's Core i9-12900KS is brazenly overpriced compared to the extra performance it offers, a clear candidate for users who only want to buy the top model on principle. AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D costs a little more in percentage terms compared to the standard variant, but also offers more benefits to gamers with an...