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Specifications

Key specs

Cores
16
Threads
24
Performance cores
8
Efficiency cores
8
Base clock
3.4 GHz
Boost clock
5.5 GHz
Cache
30 MB
L2 cache
14 MB
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD 770
TDP / board power
150 W
Socket
LGA1700
Memory type
DDR4/DDR5
Architecture
Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name
Alder Lake
Process
Intel 7
PCIe interface
PCIe 5.0
Max memory speed
DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Overclocking
Unlocked
Memory channels
2
Released
2022

Specs adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Core i9-12900KS vs similar processors

Intel Core i9-12900KSIntel Core i9-12900KIntel Core i9-12900KFIntel Core i9-12900
Cores16161616
Threads24242424
Performance cores8888
Efficiency cores8888
Base clock3.4 GHz3.2 GHz3.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock5.5 GHz5.1 GHz5.1 GHz5 GHz
Cache30 MB30 MB30 MB30 MB
Released2022202120212022

Questions about the Core i9-12900KS

What are the main specs of the Intel Core i9-12900KS?

16 cores, 24 threads, 5.5 GHz boost, LGA1700, 150 W.

Which socket does the Intel Core i9-12900KS use?

LGA1700.

When did the Intel Core i9-12900KS come out?

It was released in 2022 (Intel).

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