Intel Core i9-12900 12th Gen Alder Lake Processor
Intel 10th Generation i9-12900 Processor featured with a base frequency of 2.40 GHz that can be reached as max turbo frequency at 5.10 GHz. It supports up to four PCIe 4.0 and sixteen PCIe 5.0 lanes, delivering 20 lanes in total for exceptional data throughput with compatible devices. This 12th Gen Core i9 comes with Mobo Socket FCLGA1700, 64 Bit Width, 2 Memory Channels with Maximum memory 128GB capacity, it hasPerformance-core Base Frequency 2.40 GHz, Efficient-core Base Frequency 1.80 GHz. This Core i9 12th Gen processor has few expansion options. This Intel Core i9 12900 12th Gen Processor also supports Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s and Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s memory.
Features:
- 16 cores and 24 threads
- Base clock speed of 2.8 GHz with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.5 GHz
- Intel Xe Graphics GPU
- Supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
- Intel Enhanced Memory Profiles (Intel EMP)
- Intel Adaptive Boost Technology
This processor is designed for high-end desktop computers and workstations and is aimed at users who require a high level of processing power for demanding applications such as gaming, content creation, and scientific simulations. It is also compatible with the latest Intel platform, including support for new memory technologies and I/O interfaces.
Intel Core I9-12900 Review
Intel has been fighting an uphill battle for the last few years, ever since AMD first revealed its Zen architecture with its Ryzen processors. Ever since then, it seems like Intel has been playing catch-up, both in general performance and in terms of its technology. However, Intel Core i9-12900 really has pulled ahead, and it looks like Team Blue is back on top – at least for now.
These Alder Lake-S processors mark such a significant improvement over its 11th-generation Rocket Lake predecessors, and Intel can once again claim its “best gaming processor” claim without massaging the numbers too much.
However, these new processors come with a new socket, which means everyone will have to upgrade at least their motherboard – if not their memory and CPU cooler as well. Luckily, there are Z690 motherboards out there that support DDR4 memory which should lower the price of entry for some folks. But for those that want to really embrace all the best technology in PCs today, you’ll be happy to know that DDR5 is here, bringing much higher speeds and lower latency.