Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel desktop processor from 2022, socket LGA1700: 16 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz.
60.2Overall score, of 100
43,377PassMark CPU Mark
4,322Single-thread rating
from $384US price
Specifications
| Cores | 16 (8P + 8E) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Max boost | 5.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB |
| TDP | 150 W |
| Max power | 241 W |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Memory speed | 4800 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm (Intel 7) |
| Architecture | Alder Lake |
| Series | 12th Gen Core |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
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Specs: manufacturer data. Scores: PassMark. Gaming: Tom's Hardware. US prices: PassMark, updated 2026-10-30.