Intel Core i9-12900 2.40GHz Alder Lake S 30MB Cache Desktop Processor Boxed by Intel

The 12th Generation of Intel Core Processors are here! The i9-12900 gives you the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you will be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background. This processor is able to give you excellent performance. The 12th Generations CPU's are compatible with most 600 series motherboards and support PCIe Gen 5, you can also take advantage of DDR5 memory and great features like Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.

Revolutionary Performance and Multitasking
Intel's new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly. The Intel Thread Director prioritses and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.

 
8 Performance Cores
P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.

 
8 Efficient Cores
E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.