This time we are there. Intel just revealed all the details and availability of the Core i9-12900KS. This is a new flagship processor in its “mainstream” offering. It belongs to the 12th generation core and is based on a hybrid architecture.
Intel doesn’t mince words. This Core i9-12900KS would quite simply be the fastest desktop processor in the world. It features a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz and features Adaptive Boost technology.
Marcus Kennedy, General Manager of Intel’s Gaming, Creator & Esports segment, says
“Intel continues to push the boundaries of desktop gaming with the new 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS processor. This processor is based on Intel’s 12th generation hybrid performance architecture and for the first time can reach 5.5 GHz on up to two cores, giving the most extreme gamers the opportunity to maximize their performance. »
This Core i9-12900KS offers a total of 16 physical cores (8 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores) and manages 24 threads. Its mechanics embed a 30MB Smart Cache, while its maximum turbo frequency is 5.5GHz thanks to Thermal Velocity Boost. It features a 150W base thermal shell while adding PCIe Gen 5.0 and 4.0 support. Its memory controller offers DDR5-4800 and DDR4-3200 support.
It operates over an LGA 1700 socket offered by current Z690 motherboards. This special edition processor will be available from April 5th at a suggested retail price of $739.