and Ecient-cores (E-Cores) to deliver balanced single-thread and multi-threaded
real-world performance.
Intel® Thread Director
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Optimizes workloads by helping the OS scheduler intelligently distribute workloads
to the optimal cores.
PCIe 5.0 up to 16 LanesOers readiness for up to 32 GT/s for fast access to peripheral devices and networking
with up to 16 PCI Express 5.0 lanes.
PCIe 4.0 up to 4 LanesOers up to 16 GT/s for fast access to peripheral devices and networking with
up to 4 PCI Express 4.0 lanes.
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
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This industry rst memory technology supports fast frequencies and high bandwidth
and throughput leading to enhanced workow and productivity.
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
2
Supports faster frequencies and higher bandwidth and throughput leading
to enhanced workow and productivity.
L3 and L2 CacheIncreased shared Intel® Smart Cache (L3) and L2 cache sizes deliver large memory
capacity and reduced latency for fast game loading and smooth frame rates.
Intel® Deep Learning BoostAccelerates AI inference to improve performance for deep learning workloads.
Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0
(GNA 3.0)
IProcesses AI speech and audio applications such as neural noise cancellation
while simultaneously freeing up CPU resources for overall system performance
and responsiveness.
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0Identies the processor’s fastest cores and directs critical workloads to them.
Intel® UHD Graphics driven
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by X
Architecture
Rich media and intelligent graphics capabilities enable amplied visual complexity,
enhanced 3D performance, and faster image processing.
Overclocking Features
and Capabilities
When paired with the Intel® Z690 chipset, processor P-cores, E-cores, graphics,
and memory can be set to run at frequencies above the processor specication
resulting in higher performance.
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12TH GEN INTEL® CORE™ DESKTOP PROCESSORS COMPARISONS
Intel® Core™
i9-12900K &
i9-12900KF
Max Turbo Frequency [GHz]Up to 5.2Up to 5.0Up to 4.9
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology
3.0 Frequency [GHz]
Single P-core Turbo Frequency [GHz]Up to 5.1Up to 4.9Up to 4.9
Single E-core Turbo Frequency [GHz]Up to 3.9Up to 3.8Up to 3.6
Intel® Thread Director is designed into 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and helps supporting
operating systems to more intelligently channel workloads to the right core. No user action required.
See intel.com for details.
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Based on memory bandwidth results using Intel® Memory Latency Checker Tool v3.9a System A: Core
i9-12900K on Asus Z690 TUF DDR4 Motherboard. 2x16GB G.Skill TridentZ 3200Mhz CL14 RAM System
B: Core i9-12900K on Asus Z690 Prime-P DDR5 Motherboard. 2x16GB SK.Hynix 4400Mhz CL40 RAM.
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Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other
system components, and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not
apply if the processor is operated beyond its specications. Check with the manufacturers of system
and components for additional details.
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Processor names with an ‘F’ sux do not have processor graphics and require a discrete graphics
solution. Without processor graphics the processor display output ports will not function.
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Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on P-cores.
Performance varies by use, conguration and other factors. Learn more at
www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex .
Performance results are based on testing as of dates shown in congurations and may not reect all
publicly available updates. See backup for conguration details. No product or component can be absolutely secure.
Your costs and results may vary.
Intel technologies may require enabled hardware, software or service activation.
Altering clock frequency or voltage may void any product warranties and reduce stability, security,
performance, and life of the processor and other components. Check with system and component
manufacturers for details.
For use only by product developers, software developers, and system integrators. For evaluation only;
not FCC approved for resale
This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications
Commission. This device is not, and may not be, oered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until
authorization is obtained.
Statements in this document that refer to future plans or expectations are forward-looking statements.
These statements are based on current expectations and involve many risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to dier materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. For more
information on the factors that could cause actual results to dier materially, see our most recent
earnings release and SEC lings at www.intc.com.