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Content Creator Elite
Intel Core i9 12900KS
Product Insights
Builder's Notes
- Requires a motherboard with the LGA1700 socket.
- Unlocked 'K' series CPU. Pair with a Z-series motherboard to enable overclocking features.
- No cooler included. You must purchase a CPU cooler separately.
- High TDP (150W). A high-performance liquid cooler is recommended.
- Supports high-speed DDR5 memory. Check your motherboard compatibility.
Why we like it
16 Cores — Effortlessly handles heavy multitasking and rendering.
Integrated Graphics — No dedicated GPU needed for display output.
Content Creator Elite
Perfect balance of gaming and productivity.
Value analysis: Approximately $29.31 per physical core.
Who is this for?
With a high core count, this CPU is a workstation powerhouse. It excels at heavy multitasking, video editing, 3D rendering, and compiling code. It's overkill for just gaming but perfect for creators who do it all.
Ecosystem & Platform
This CPU uses the Intel LGA1700 Socket. It is compatible with Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards (e.g. Z790, B760). Note that this platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, so check your motherboard's memory compatibility carefully.
Specifications
Product
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Name
- Core i9 12900KS
Chip
- Process
- 10 nm
- Microarchitecture
- Alder Lake
- Series
- Core i9
- Socket
- LGA1700
Performance
Power
- TDP
- 150W
- Boost TDP
- 241W
Cache
- L2 Cache
- 14 MB
- L3 Cache
- 30 MB
Compatibility
- Cooler Included
- No
- ECC Memory Support
- No
- Memory Supported
- DDR5
Additional Specs
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Manufacturer Specs
- Intel's Site
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