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Intel Core i9-12900KF
Intel Core i9-12900KF processor from Intel with 16 cores and 24 threads, up to 5.2 GHz turbo. Performance for gaming and multitasking.
$245.99 USD
Specifications
- Cores
- 16
- Threads
- 24
- Base Clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Turbo Clock
- 5.2 GHz
- TDP
- 125 W
Quick analysis: Intel Core i9-12900KF
Intel Core i9-12900KF is a mid-range option in our processors catalog ($245.99). Best part: 16 cores and 24 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing. Keep in mind: 125 W TDP: a dual-tower air cooler or liquid cooling is advisable.
Price position: It is the #15 cheapest of the 30 products in our processors catalog (mid-range by price). It costs the same as the category median ($246.98).
Strengths
- 16 cores and 24 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing.
- Up to 5.2 GHz boost: strong pace in games that lean on a single core.
Things to consider
- 125 W TDP: a dual-tower air cooler or liquid cooling is advisable.
Who is it for?
This processor uses the LGA1700 socket with DDR4 or DDR5 depending on the board memory. It scores 108 on our index (the Ryzen 5 9600X is 120).
Who should look elsewhere?
If you only game, many of those cores go unused; a 6–8 core chip performs the same in games.
How it compares
Frequently asked questions about this product
- What motherboard and memory does it need?
- It needs a LGA1700 socket motherboard and DDR4 or DDR5 depending on the board memory.
- What cooling should I use?
- At 125 W TDP, a dual tower or a 240 mm+ liquid cooler.
Automatic analysis based on this catalog's specs and prices; it is a guide, not a lab test. Price checked on 2026-10-07.