Intel Core i9-12900K
The Intel Core i9-12900K was released in 2021 as part of the Alder Lake generation. This processor features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock speed of 3200 MHz and a boost speed up to 5200 MHz. It’s built on a 10nm process and has a rated power draw of 125W, originally launching at around $589.
Atlas performance index575 estimate
Ranks #16 of 70 hand-rated CPUs · top 23%. Fastest CPU we rate: 960. See the CPU hierarchy.
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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Alder Lake |
| Released | 2021 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 24 |
| Base clock | 3200 MHz |
| Boost clock | 5200 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W |
| Process | 10 nm |
| Launch price | $589 |
| Atlas performance index | 575 estimate |
Source: editorial seed. See data quality.