# Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900KS Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.50 GHz

- Category: Processor
- Brand: Intel
- Model: Core i9-12900KS
- Part number: BX8071512900KS
- Price (US): $479.99
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.4/5 from 82 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/processor/intel-core-i9-12900ks-bx8071512900ks/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Intel |
| Model | Core i9-12900KS |
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24 |
| Speed (Base / Turbo) | 3.4 GHz / 5.4 GHz |
| Memory Type | DDR5 - 4800 MHz |
| Socket Type | LGA 1700 |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| TDP | 150 W |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Micro Architecture | Alder Lake |

## Key Features

- Built for the Next Generation of Gaming. Game and multitask without compromise powered by Intel’s performance hybrid architecture on an unlocked processor.
- Integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics
- Compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
- 14 MB L2 + 30 MB L3 cache memory provides excellent hit rate in short access time enabling improved system performance

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