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Intel Core i9 12900K 16 Core Alder Lake Unlocked CPU/Processor — Processor | BuildMyPC.uk
Home Parts Processors Intel Core i9 12900K 16 Core Alder Lake Unlocked CPU/Processor Processors Intel
MPN: BX8071512900K
Key specifications Socket LGA 1700
Cores 16
Threads 24
Boost clock 5.1 GHz
TDP 125 W
Integrated graphics Unknown
Additional Information Model Number
BX8071512900K
Cores & Clocks Core Count
16 Core (8 Performance, 8 Efficient)
Turbo Boost Max Technology 3 0 Speed
5.2 GHz
Thermal Velocity Boost Speed
-
Unlocked Core Multiplier
Yes
Unlocked Full Range Base Clock B Clock
Yes
CPU Cpu Architecture
Intel Alder Lake-S
Hyperthreading Multithreading
Yes
Memory Controller
dual channel
Cpu Packaging
boxed / retail
GPU Model Gpu Series Name
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Lanes & Features Intel Deep Learning Boost Support
No
Scalability
1 Socket/Processor ONLY
Node Controller Support
No
Memory Memory Compatibility
DDR5, DDR4
Memory Support Max Memory Speed
DDR4 - 3200 / DDR5 - 4800MHz
Max Memory Channels
2 (Dual Channel)
Intel Optane Dc Persistent Memory
No
Model & Type Architecture
Alder Lake 12th Gen
Thermals & Package Heatsink Cooler Included
-
General Features Integrated Graphics
Yes
Integrated Graphics Model Type
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Best indexed price £355.77 GBP
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