Intel Core i9 12900KS CPU Processor New i9-12900KS 3.4 GHz Sixteen-Core Twenty-Four-Thread 150W LGA 1700

With the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you’ll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background.

Up to 5.2 GHz Max Clock Speed(1)

16 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 8 Efficient-cores)

24 Threads (16 on Performance-cores, 8 on Efficient-cores)

Unlocked and overclockable(2)

Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.

Intel Thread Director prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.(4)

P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.

E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.

The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.

Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.(5)

Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.